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Scenario

When Addiction Makes Someone You Love Unrecognizable

My best friend since childhood is addicted to meth and I don't recognize her anymore but I can't accept that the person I loved might be gone forever.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Addiction can create a form of living grief where we mourn someone who is still breathing.

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

“Where Are You with Loving Someone with Addiction?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.