tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411422289129922082.post5087589437316224556..comments2023-10-25T10:11:12.194-04:00Comments on The Chronicles of Loving A Heroin Addict: Guest Post: Addiction and RelationshipsGossip_Grlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06603645371306284338noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411422289129922082.post-32739733220217636542016-08-25T12:22:37.706-04:002016-08-25T12:22:37.706-04:00Debbie knows I'm one of her biggest fans! She ...Debbie knows I'm one of her biggest fans! She helped me get through some of the toughest times of my life, especially when my child was in active addiction. Unfortunately, when she moved out of the area, I needed to find another counselor, but was unable to find a good fit as quickly as I hoped. I found myself getting down again. By the grace of God, I eventually found another excellent, Christian counselor, Melissa Swartz. Today, through several years of therapy with both amazing ladies, hard work, and my faith in God, I'm healthier emotionally than ever. <br /><br />I cannot reiterate enough what Debbie advises about seeking your own support when you have a loved one suffering from addiction, even when they reach recovery. One-on-one therapy has been my largest contributor to regaining my emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical (still working on that) good health. Facilitating my Nar-Anon group has enhanced my own recovery. Joining online groups, such as this one has proven to be essential to my recovery.<br /><br />Without a doubt, our recovery(parents and family with a loved one struggling with addiction) is JUST as important as our loved one's recovery! When we focus more on their illness than our own mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical health, not only are we NOT helping them get into and remain in their own recovery, we HINDER their ability to do so and, therefore; we jeopardize their chances of reaching full recovery and well-being. <br /><br />I'm grateful to God for putting both Debbie and Melissa in my path. With His guidance and their amazing professional skills, I've regained my life back, tenfold! Please reach out to someone if you are struggling with a loved one's addiction. You will be grateful you did!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12855118122680947082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411422289129922082.post-88562489871820517132016-08-24T09:33:58.063-04:002016-08-24T09:33:58.063-04:00Beautiful, truthful and hopeful post Miss Debbie. ...Beautiful, truthful and hopeful post Miss Debbie. Hope to read many more from you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927751448670046314noreply@blogger.com