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Rae Perry

Jan 11

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An addict in the family: how to cope with the anguish

Self-care is essential for family members who love a friend or relative with a substance use problem.

A picture of a sign which says: “self-care isn’t selfish.” — Photo by Madison Inouye from Pexels

“As we learn to let go, however, we can see how things can be resolved seemingly on their own. Eventually, we learn to trust the process. Over time we gain confidence that everything will turn out for the…

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