The Meeting Book 2: For the Families & Friends of Alcoholics - Softcover

Dickens, Lois Barleycorn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1468582615 ISBN 13: 9781468582611

Publisher: AuthorHouseUK, 2012

Synopsis

When dealing with the problem of alcohol dependence in a loved one, we all need knowledgeable friends to guide us through the stormy seas of coping with the life events that we will experience. People who have walked before us. Although there is no magic pill we can give to the drinker to make them stop drinking, that does not mean we are helpless in the situation. We can change our approach, and very often, because of the changes we make in ourselves, the drinker chooses to change too. The Meeting is a support group for the families and friends of alcoholics. By reading these experiences, you are being given the opportunity and privilege of sharing the wealth of wisdom these members have gained. Explanations of what makes an addict remain elusive, but this is our experience of living with alcohol dependency problems in others. Many who stay the distance experience an emotional (or spiritual) awakening. It is often when we feel at the end of our world that we find surprisingly that that is where our real journey begins. There are real pearls of wisdom contained in these experiences you can benefit from if you are ready and willing to read with an open mind, but the suggestion is always to take what you like and leave the rest.

About this title

About the Author:

I have gained my own knowledge from personal experience of living with an alcohol-dependent relative. This has been a difficult ship to steer, and if I can make this stormy voyage the tiniest bit easier for fellow travelers, then I will be more than just a little happy. This book contains my observations and understanding of living with the problems of alcohol dependency. It is my attempt to clearly describe the dynamics of a relationship with an alcoholic to the average person, from the perspective of an average person. I am not an expert, and nothing I say in this book is to be construed as an expert opinion. This is my experience. I am not your counselor or adviser. This book isn't intended as professional advice of any sort. The information provided in this book is provided in good faith for general informational purposes only. The Meeting: Book 2 should not be considered a substitute for the advice of a health professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not rely on information contained in this book in place of the advice of a health professional. Names have been changed to maintain anonymity.

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouseUK
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1468582615
• ISBN 13: 9781468582611
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80