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When I was younger, a story about my favorite cousin, a beautiful young woman who had married a man with an alcohol and gambling problem, worked its way through the family grapevine. He took her ...

Do any of these enabling behaviors, often disguised as helpful behaviors, strike a chord? 1. Cleaning up after them I don’t just mean literally cleaning up their messes (though I’m sure plenty of ...

Don't confuse the two. **Names and certain details changed to protect identities. “Are you guys coming or not? I’m leaving now so if you want to get in…” I was in San Francisco picking up three Lyft ...

Families often find themselves in a challenging position when a loved one is struggling with addiction. The desire to help can sometimes lead to enabling behaviors that may inadvertently prolong the ...