How To Love An Addict

by Therese Small

How To Love An Addict is a story of understanding. The most painful lessons in life can be the greatest catalyst for change. Because we are human, we all hurt the same, and we must all heal the same. The day by day principles for healing in this book are timeless and have worked for thousands of years. When we understand the universal elements, the magnificence of nature, and our own essential nature, we can come to know balance and find our place in the world, even in the midst of chaos and heartache.

232 pages, Paperback

First published February 8, 2011

About the author

The author is a Native American, Idaho native. The 12 year meth
addiction of her youngest son provided some of the most painful, yet
encouraging lessons she never thought she’d learn. The process of
coping with the conflicting emotions created by watching her child
suffer, with those leading her toward her own life path, provided
the tools and the courage to share the truthful, yet sometimes
painful realities of loving an addict. She is the mother of 4, and the grandmother of 3. She would like
to thank the addicts in her life for their suffering, and allowing
her to learn all of these lessons. The road is long and difficult,
but there is nothing that cannot be overcome. There is a lesson
in all suffering, crisis, and conflict, if only we pay attention. By
writing this piece, she risks the relationship of friends, family and
acquaintances, but her hope is that by sharing the knowledge that
she has gained, you might be assisted in your journey. Her hope is
that you are able to find even one piece of advice within the pages
of this book that may help you to be happier. Life is never perfect,
and we shouldn’t expect it to be. However, when such incredible
suffering is in our midst, we can still make the choice to be happy
moment by moment.