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Husband relapsed after 6 months sober — what do I do tonight?

He came home and I could tell immediately. I don't know if I should confront him now or wait until morning. The kids are asleep. He did six months — the longest ever — and I feel…
Family & friendsHelpful answerFirstTimeWife · 20 hr ago
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NL

My son says he doesn't have a problem. Everyone else can see it.

He's 26, living at home again, and it's meth. He gets furious if I bring it up. I don't want to push him away but I can't keep pretending. What worked for your families?
Family & friendsHelpful answerNewLeaf_Linda · 3 days ago
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LA

How do I talk to my kids (8 and 11) about their dad being in treatment?

He left for residential on Tuesday. The kids know something is wrong. I don't want to lie to them but I don't know how much truth an 8-year-old needs.
Family & friendsHelpful answerLauraB · 6 days ago
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M7

Do TV-style interventions actually work?

My sister's family is planning the full surprise-living-room thing for my nephew. Something about it makes me uneasy but I can't articulate why. Experiences?
Family & friendsHelpful answerMikeT_74 · 18 days ago
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