FamilyBridgeTalking With a Loved One About Addiction
What to say, what not to say, and how to keep hard conversations from turning into fights, at the dinner table, in the family chat and in family meetings.
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CommunicationFamily Secrets and Addiction: “Please Don’t Tell Your Father”
Family secrets and addiction feed each other. Learn why loving families hide money and make excuses, and how to trade secrets for honesty without blame.
CommunicationHow to Run a Family Meeting About Addiction When Every Conversation Turns Into a Fight
Here’s how to run a family meeting about addiction that doesn’t end in shouting: a simple weekly format with an agenda, one topic and decisions in writing.
CommunicationHow to Talk to Someone About Their Drinking Without Fighting: “Every Time I Bring It Up, It Turns Into a War”
Learn how to talk to someone about their drinking without fighting: the right time, what to say, what to avoid, and what to do if it turns into a fight.