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Scenario

When Jail Feels Like the Safest Place for Someone You Love

My son is in jail again for drug-related charges and part of me is relieved because at least I know where he is and that he's alive.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Addiction can invert our understanding of safety until captivity becomes a form of protection.

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.