As the spouse of an addict my initial reaction to discovery was that I was completely alone in this. I wanted to find someone that I could relate to. I needed someone that could show me that they were further down the path and that there was hope.
Through Spouse and Family Support Groups and Therapy I have received help with these needs and my healing continues. Up and down....but continues.
Resources are abundant for spouses and family members of addicts. (Resources that have been helpful to me can be found in my "resources" tab) I repeat over and over how I was truly "saved" by SALifeline. In those early days I was lead to this amazing organization that has been steadily at my side for the last 12 years.
Here is yet another wonderful resource from them:
Understanding the Devastating Impact of Betrayal Trauma
