Family stories

Many family members living with an addict find themselves alone and without any support. Often due to the stigma attached to addiction, family members isolate themselves from the rest of their community believing no other family has similar problems. You are not alone as there are many family members who are affected by a loved one’s addiction. Yet many have learned how to cope and detach with love. Below are some stories by family members living with an addict for your sense of identification and hope.