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Scenario

How to love someone whose addiction is stealing them away

My boyfriend drinks every single night and gets defensive when I bring it up and I am starting to feel like I am dating his addiction instead of him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Addiction transforms the beloved into a stranger wearing a familiar face, leaving the partner to grieve someone who is still physically present.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Long-Term Partnership and Commitment?”

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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