We don't shame people who need a crutch for a broken leg. Let's not shame people who use a tool for addiction.
reddit.comu/FamilyAddictionCoach — 1 day ago
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What's Your Definition of a High-Functioning Alcoholic Husband?
Spirited conversation at another sub asking about her 'high functioning alcoholic husband' who avoids discussing her concerns, won't get up during night to help with baby, and she's close to leaving the marriage.
I believe high-functioning husbands:
- get up in the middle of the night and help with the baby.
- are always open to discussing their wife's concerns and flexible about change
- make sacrifices every day because being an active loving parent requires that
- don't drink alcohol if it gets in the way of waking up when necessary
Anything you'd add?
u/FamilyAddictionCoach — 4 days ago
Rest In Peace, Kurt Cobain
Thirty-two years ago today, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain ended his life, reportedly after fleeing from a residential addiction treatment program. Kurt had only agreed after an Intervention was held.
Since the only goal of confrontational Interventions is to push a person into treatment despite the impact on family relationships, would this be called a success?
Families do the best they can with what they know at the time. Please remember this; involuntary treatment rarely works, and other approaches are more effective.
u/FamilyAddictionCoach — 5 days ago