My daughter is 29 and has always been bright and capable. She graduated from college and has had several good jobs, but she keeps losing them. I believe alcohol is a big part of the problem, and possibly other drugs. She says she’s depressed, but she doesn’t take her medication consistently and refuses to work with a therapist.
When family members are worried about a loved one’s substance use, they often do the wrong things. They enable the problem without realizing it, thinking they’re being loyal and supportive. They’re making things worse, but they don’t realize it, because it feels like they’re doing the right thing. It feels good.
Are you struggling to make sense of the lies, excuses, and rationalizations your addicted loved one keeps repeating? You don’t have to accept their false narrative. There is a better solution.
When family members are concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or other drug use, they often do the wrong things.
