This Is What Loving an Alcoholic Really Looks Like
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Matt never battled alcohol himself — but lived through the trauma of loving someone who did. For five years, he stood by a woman who relapsed again and again.
Key Takeaways about Alcohol and Relapse
Addiction impacts everyone — not just the addict.
Loving someone with alcoholism can lead to emotional exhaustion, isolation, and trauma bonding.
Relapse isn’t failure — but enabling is dangerous.
Boundaries are necessary, even when you care deeply.
You can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved.
Sometimes the most loving choice is walking away — for your own survival.
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