Publisher's Synopsis
HELP! I'm Living with an Alcoholic: A Guide to Surviving, Thriving, and Reclaiming Your Life"
"If you loved me you would stop!" Is an understandable statement example from a spouse who is married to an alcoholic. It's no surprise to hear me say, 'it's not as simple as that'. There are no excuses, but there are many things that alcoholics in counselling are told, but the spouse is left floundering and struggling to understand what is going on.
So you're either an alcoholic with a spouse that you need to support you to get well.Or
You're a loved one of an alcoholic and need know how to help them, support and protect yourself and understand exactly what addiction is and why it causes the behaviors it does. THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! Best selling author Peter Willis went through years of alcohol abuse, detox centres (and more) and he was married. After coming out on the other side and writing his best selling book "Help! I'm an Alcoholic" he and his wife noticed there were very few books and help available for the spouses of alcoholics. Oh yes, they kept hearing the phrases "Alcohol is a family illness', but everything was directed at the addict. What about the spouse?
What about the children?
What do you do for right? Are you an enabler? How do you save yourself and your children, never mind the alcoholic? Mary (Peter's wife) recognised all of this, and in the end, needed her own therapy to recover. So they both wrote this book - ESPECIALLY FOR YOU - the spouse (male or female). Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of how to handle the emotional rollercoaster of living with an alcoholic? You're not alone, and there is hope. HELP! I'm Living with an Alcoholic offers a lifeline for spouses, partners, friends, and loved ones of those struggling with addiction.
Written with empathy, honesty, and real-life stories, this powerful guide will help you:
- Recognize the signs of addiction and understand the emotional toll it takes on you and your relationships.
- Set healthy boundaries that protect your mental and emotional well-being, without guilt or fear.
- Reclaim your sense of self through practical exercises, reflection questions, and proven strategies for self-care and healing.
- Find hope and strength even in the darkest moments, knowing that recovery is a journey-and it starts with YOU.
Through relatable stories and the author's own experience, this book gives you the tools and encouragement to navigate the complexities of living with an alcoholic. Whether you're trying to help someone you love or healing from the damage addiction has caused, HELP! I'm Living with an Alcoholic will guide you toward the life you deserve-one filled with peace, joy, and self-respect.
You are stronger than you think. You don't have to go through this alone.
Start your journey toward recovery today.
