When Helping is Hurting (Paperback)

Paperback. When Helping Is Hurting: How Good Intentions Fuel Addiction-and What to Do InsteadAre you helping someone you love. but nothing seems to change?If you're dealing with addiction in your family, you already know the cycle-fear, hope, relapse, repeat. You try to help. You give money, second chances, emotional support. and somehow, things keep getting worse.You're not crazy. And you're not alone.When Helping Is Hurting is a powerful and practical guide for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction. This book exposes the hidden dynamics of enabling, codependency, and relapse cycles, and shows why traditional "help" often backfires.Written by Chris Foresta-author of Redemption Bridge: My Story of Addiction and Recovery-this book combines real-life experience with clear, actionable insight into what actually works in addiction recovery and family support.Inside, you'll learn: The difference between helping vs. enabling in addictionHow codependency keeps both you and your loved one stuckWhy relapse cycles continue-and how to disrupt themHow to set healthy boundaries without guiltWhat real recovery support looks likeHow to protect your own mental and emotional healthThis isn't about giving up on someone you love. It's about finally helping in a way that leads to real change.Whether you're a parent, spouse, or family member of someone struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, or substance abuse, this book will give you the clarity and tools you've been missing.If you're exhausted, confused, and wondering what actually works-this is your roadmap. When Helping Is Hurting reveals how well-intentioned support can fuel addiction. Learn to break enabling cycles, set healthy boundaries, and support recovery in a way that actually works. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…