“Addiction, at its worst, is akin to having Stockholm Syndrome. You’re like a hostage who has developed an irrational affection for your captor. They can abuse you, torture you, even threaten to kill you, and you’ll remain inexplicably and disturbingly loyal.” 
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The stigma of addiction and the fear of judgement stops families from seeking help.  I have heard from partners, parents, grandparents, children, siblings and friends how difficult it is to share the turmoil of having an addicted loved one.  Not everyone understands the delicate balance required to walk the tight rope of substance use disorder. Family members and friends are left feeling isolated and alone, afraid to share or ask for advise.
Families Do Recover provides a safe, non-judgemental environment to have candid, open conversations, talk to other families and work through your feelings that come with having and addicted loved one.  In your discovery call, we work together to build a customized program made up of a combination of counselling, support groups, workshops, hypnotherapy and education that supports your family to change the dance and take your life back.  
I know from experience how hard it is to keep the outside appearances perfect, when you are dying inside.  You don't have to walk through this alone anymore.  Beginning with small changes and focusing on yourself just a bit can make all the difference in the world.  By taking baby steps, I was able to change my relationships with many of the addicted people in my life.  I found relief and so did they.  
Who can be involved in the program?
 Because the program is customized for the needs of the family, the number of family members that participate is up to you.  Your addicted loved one may or may not participate in parts of the program.  If they are willing to engage in their recovery, they will require a different path of treatment.  As you learn how to engage in a different manner and respond to their behaviour in a way that supports recovery, they will have to shift how they respond and react.  The goal is to make the pain of being trapped in addiction greater than the fear of the unknown of recovery.  
The first time I met Jodi, she told me to just breathe! I found my support and lifeline. Not only is Jodi an amazing counsellor, but she also has a gift of holding the space. She made it safe to voice and work through the shame and guilt, as well as the stigma and fear I had around drug addiction. Her compassion and understanding of addiction helped me begin to face it, while trusting my own instincts. Today I notice my own reactions and feelings, while finding beneficial ways for me to work through my issues, rather than ignoring or denying them.

Thanks to Jodi, rather than putting my life on hold, and constantly worrying about my daughter, I am reminded to find ways to support and take care of myself. The more I take care of me, the better I can be for me and those around me.
                                                                                                                                                       ~RA, Maple Ridge