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Scenario

When siblings disagree about how to handle a parent's addiction

My sister and I both have strong opinions about how to handle our mom's drinking problem, but we can't agree on whether confronting her will help or make things worse. She thinks I'm enabling by being gentle, I think she's being too harsh, and meanwhile Mom is getting worse while we argue about the right approach.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people who love the same person are paralyzed by their different theories of how to save her.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love and trauma — loving someone with a difficult past?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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