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Help! I Think My Loved One Is an Alcoholic: A Survival Guide for Lovers, Family, and Friends
You've been blindsided by lies, deception, denial, a life of chaos, and experienced Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. You've hidden bottles, poured out the alcohol, and begged your loved one not to drink. Don't despair. There is hope. This survival guide will help you understand the nature of the disease of alcoholism, alcoholic behavior, codependency, the difference between enabling and caring, the alcoholic family relationships and how you can regain control of your life. In understanding alcoholism and your alcoholic loved one, you can come to a place of peace and love for yourself and for your alcoholic loved one, and ultimately win the battle of addiction. Whether you are new to addiction and recovery, an Adult Child of an Alcoholic, or have an alcoholic spouse, this book will help you embrace your own recovery and uncover the meaning of sobriety. Inside this book, you will not only read facts about alcoholism, but you will also experience stories from six recovering alcoholics that are candid, upfront, honest and telling. These stories are designed to help you better understand your alcoholic loved one and the nature of alcoholism.
196 pages, Paperback
First published December 19, 2016
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About the author
Michelle S. Fondin
21 books31 followersAuthor of the latest book, The Eight Limbs of Yoga for Modern Times, The Empowered Divine Feminine: Becoming an Unstoppable Woman in the 21st Century and Beyond, Twin Flame Union: 7 Keys to Healthy Twin Flame Journey. She's also the author of Twin Flame Romance: The Journey to Unconditional Love, Heal Yourself A Return to Wholeness: The Integration of Body, Mind, Soul, and Spirit, The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda: An Easy Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle, Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy, and Enlightened Medicine Your Power to Get Well Now, and more, Michelle is a Chopra Center Vedic Master, YouTuber, and intuitive. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
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June 16, 2020
I bought this book months ago and I kept putting it off. I think had I picked it up when I bought it, I might actually have avoided this "detachment" phase I am now in. Maybe, just maybe it would have helped me not get into the argumentative stage. I was quiet for months, hell years, but the last couple months have been tumultuous to say the least. I have given up hope for this person and I have gung ho about the "let them hit their rock bottom on their own" train. With that said, I thought I did enough research online but it was much better to read it all in its entirety of this disease. This is the first I've seen the phrase "alcohol disease". I didn't know that was real and now that I do, it really opened up my eyes. I feel I know what I have to do. I'm closer to making a decision that affects many lives in this situation and I feel I read it at the right time.
August 31, 2020
Excellent
Learned so much reading this book. We have alcoholism in the family and this book has helped me to understand the disease better and what to and not to do when dealing with this problem. So glad I have this book to refer back to as needed. Many thanks to the author. God Bless you and yours!
Learned so much reading this book. We have alcoholism in the family and this book has helped me to understand the disease better and what to and not to do when dealing with this problem. So glad I have this book to refer back to as needed. Many thanks to the author. God Bless you and yours!
September 30, 2019
Good resource
This book is a must read for anyone who has an alcoholic in their family. It tells you coping skills to use to deal with their disease. Will probably re-read this book at
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This book is a must read for anyone who has an alcoholic in their family. It tells you coping skills to use to deal with their disease. Will probably re-read this book at
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January 19, 2019
First I have to start this book review with a clear head and a clear conscience. I had to wait and be honest with myself awhile before I picked up this book to read. I was not interested in the title until more and more it really felt like I found something I have been looking for my whole life and it was staring me directly in the EYE. I could not put this book down until the last page. In drinking terms, til the last drop!
Having been dealing with alcoholism for over a decade through family, friends, loved ones, and yes personal experiences I say with an open heart that this book touches all levels in alcoholism for the alcoholic and the loved ones dealing with it. Not only did the Author take a professional perspective, she also took a personal approach to the disease. Alcoholism!
This book covered research with psychologist, therapists, 12 step meetings, meetings for loved ones, rehabilitation centers, jail (That ugly word no alcoholic likes to hear), meditation therapy, prescription drug therapy, yoga practices (Yes, I say YOGA!), sponsors (a person who holds the alcoholic and loved ones accountable), plenty more not mentioned, and most of all YOUR HIGHER POWER.
Why do I say higher power? I do believe that after reading this book and the experiences I have gone through my entire life with others and myself, I realized I was just going through the motions of spiritual beliefs and not really practicing them as I preach. You ever heard that saying, Practice What You Preach? Well, I was one that did not heed from that very famous statement.
Alcohol is everywhere and you have to deal with it. Whether is rears its ugly head or beginning to destroy the very lives around you. Picking up this book to read will guide you to understand yourself about love and alcohol. That’s all this book was about.
Now I share my experience. I hope you have a chance to share yours. Alcoholism is a progressive disease. With treatment this disease can be strange at first, but with compassion and being a HARD ASS; as the Author stated in the beginning of the book, can be worth your life and the love ones that care.
Having known the Author for half a decade, she takes a positive approach on the alcoholic and the alcoholic loved one, which makes you realize that there is another life outside of alcohol. This book does not make you a new person, it simply tells you that you were always who you were but hidden beneath that alcoholic behavior. You will grow with the knowledge this book has to offer.
I am here to say for the loved one and the alcoholic that you do not have to lose this battle. It’s a disease. Working the program and through your higher power you can achieve greatness. The only thing you will lose is your ego and your selfish behavior. If that’s the only thing you lose then that’s great. LIFE IS GOOD!
Having been dealing with alcoholism for over a decade through family, friends, loved ones, and yes personal experiences I say with an open heart that this book touches all levels in alcoholism for the alcoholic and the loved ones dealing with it. Not only did the Author take a professional perspective, she also took a personal approach to the disease. Alcoholism!
This book covered research with psychologist, therapists, 12 step meetings, meetings for loved ones, rehabilitation centers, jail (That ugly word no alcoholic likes to hear), meditation therapy, prescription drug therapy, yoga practices (Yes, I say YOGA!), sponsors (a person who holds the alcoholic and loved ones accountable), plenty more not mentioned, and most of all YOUR HIGHER POWER.
Why do I say higher power? I do believe that after reading this book and the experiences I have gone through my entire life with others and myself, I realized I was just going through the motions of spiritual beliefs and not really practicing them as I preach. You ever heard that saying, Practice What You Preach? Well, I was one that did not heed from that very famous statement.
Alcohol is everywhere and you have to deal with it. Whether is rears its ugly head or beginning to destroy the very lives around you. Picking up this book to read will guide you to understand yourself about love and alcohol. That’s all this book was about.
Now I share my experience. I hope you have a chance to share yours. Alcoholism is a progressive disease. With treatment this disease can be strange at first, but with compassion and being a HARD ASS; as the Author stated in the beginning of the book, can be worth your life and the love ones that care.
Having known the Author for half a decade, she takes a positive approach on the alcoholic and the alcoholic loved one, which makes you realize that there is another life outside of alcohol. This book does not make you a new person, it simply tells you that you were always who you were but hidden beneath that alcoholic behavior. You will grow with the knowledge this book has to offer.
I am here to say for the loved one and the alcoholic that you do not have to lose this battle. It’s a disease. Working the program and through your higher power you can achieve greatness. The only thing you will lose is your ego and your selfish behavior. If that’s the only thing you lose then that’s great. LIFE IS GOOD!
May 5, 2024
Cheers to a literary journey through the highs-and-lows of alcoholism 🍸📚 Encouraging and educational, perfect for a May read-a-thon challenge!
January 19, 2019
First I have to start this book review with a clear head and a clear conscience. I had to wait and be honest with myself awhile before I picked up this book to read. I was not interested in the title until more and more it really felt like I found something I have been looking for my whole life and it was staring me directly in the EYE. I could not put this book down until the last page. In drinking terms, til the last drop!
Having been dealing with alcoholism for over a decade through family, friends, loved ones, and yes personal experiences I say with an open heart that this book touches all levels in alcoholism for the alcoholic and the loved ones dealing with it. Not only did the Author take a professional perspective, she also took a personal approach to the disease. Alcoholism!
This book covered research with psychologist, therapists, 12 step meetings, meetings for loved ones, rehabilitation centers, jail (That ugly word no alcoholic likes to hear), meditation therapy, prescription drug therapy, yoga practices (Yes, I say YOGA!), sponsors (a person who holds the alcoholic and loved ones accountable), plenty more not mentioned, and most of all YOUR HIGHER POWER.
Why do I say higher power? I do believe that after reading this book and the experiences I have gone through my entire life with others and myself, I realized I was just going through the motions of spiritual beliefs and not really practicing them as I preach. You ever heard that saying, Practice What You Preach? Well, I was one that did not heed from that very famous statement.
Alcohol is everywhere and you have to deal with it. Whether is rears its ugly head or beginning to destroy the very lives around you. Picking up this book to read will guide you to understand yourself about love and alcohol. That’s all this book was about.
Now I share my experience. I hope you have a chance to share yours. Alcoholism is a progressive disease. With treatment this disease can be strange at first, but with compassion and being a HARD ASS; as the Author stated in the beginning of the book, can be worth your life and the love ones that care.
Having known the Author for half a decade, she takes a positive approach on the alcoholic and the alcoholic loved one, which makes you realize that there is another life outside of alcohol. This book does not make you a new person, it simply tells you that you were always who you were but hidden beneath that alcoholic behavior. You will grow with the knowledge this book has to offer.
I am here to say for the loved one and the alcoholic that you do not have to lose this battle. It’s a disease. Working the program and through your higher power you can achieve greatness. The only thing you will lose is your ego and your selfish behavior. If that’s the only thing you lose then that’s great. LIFE IS GOOD!
Having been dealing with alcoholism for over a decade through family, friends, loved ones, and yes personal experiences I say with an open heart that this book touches all levels in alcoholism for the alcoholic and the loved ones dealing with it. Not only did the Author take a professional perspective, she also took a personal approach to the disease. Alcoholism!
This book covered research with psychologist, therapists, 12 step meetings, meetings for loved ones, rehabilitation centers, jail (That ugly word no alcoholic likes to hear), meditation therapy, prescription drug therapy, yoga practices (Yes, I say YOGA!), sponsors (a person who holds the alcoholic and loved ones accountable), plenty more not mentioned, and most of all YOUR HIGHER POWER.
Why do I say higher power? I do believe that after reading this book and the experiences I have gone through my entire life with others and myself, I realized I was just going through the motions of spiritual beliefs and not really practicing them as I preach. You ever heard that saying, Practice What You Preach? Well, I was one that did not heed from that very famous statement.
Alcohol is everywhere and you have to deal with it. Whether is rears its ugly head or beginning to destroy the very lives around you. Picking up this book to read will guide you to understand yourself about love and alcohol. That’s all this book was about.
Now I share my experience. I hope you have a chance to share yours. Alcoholism is a progressive disease. With treatment this disease can be strange at first, but with compassion and being a HARD ASS; as the Author stated in the beginning of the book, can be worth your life and the love ones that care.
Having known the Author for half a decade, she takes a positive approach on the alcoholic and the alcoholic loved one, which makes you realize that there is another life outside of alcohol. This book does not make you a new person, it simply tells you that you were always who you were but hidden beneath that alcoholic behavior. You will grow with the knowledge this book has to offer.
I am here to say for the loved one and the alcoholic that you do not have to lose this battle. It’s a disease. Working the program and through your higher power you can achieve greatness. The only thing you will lose is your ego and your selfish behavior. If that’s the only thing you lose then that’s great. LIFE IS GOOD!
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