The concept of loving detachment can be a life-saver for the supporter of an alcoholic, but great reward usually requires great work. Embracing loving detachment means embracing some foundational changes in your own actions and beliefs. The first of this three-post series on loving detachment focussed on the overall concept of loving the addict while [...]

Within the concept of loving detachment, there are two types of detachment to practice: physical and emotional. This blog deals with physical detachment and the next one will deal with emotional detachment. Both are critical to your health and sanity. As I mentioned in my last bog, loving detachment doesn’t require that you physically leave [...]

Loving detachment may be the most important tool that someone close to an alcoholic can use to get back their own sanity – but it is a short phrase with a long meaning. This blog attempts to help readers understand what loving detachment is, and how to practice it. According to Google Analytics, the #1 [...]