Tough Love. Why is it so Hard?

Have you ever struggled with the phrase “tough love”? I sure have. When you love someone who struggles with addiction those two words get thrown around pretty loosely. I have an issue with these words at the moment. My struggles with loving an addict  are far from over. I have an immediate family member who … Read more

Tiffy Rose – Recovered and Inspired

First, let me tell you just a bit about me. Before I share about my work or what compelled me to go forth on this mission of service work to the still suffering addict or those searching for additional recovery support. Rose in a large family, with serious generational dysfunction, abused mentally and physically, during … Read more

The 3 C’s

Hello everyone! I hope your week is starting off well. As we head into the holidays I would like to share with you a simple concept that so many overlook.  The 3 C’s *You didn’t cause it- it can be easy to question yourself when you are watching someone you love in the grips of … Read more

EMPATHY VS. ENABLING

How can you have empathy towards your addict without enabling? In some situations the two seem to intertwine. When you find out someone close to you has an addiction, many of us have the initial reaction of: How could you do this? But in reality we should be asking: Why would you do this? Now … Read more