TodayÕs new media offers detailed coverage of Òthe epidemic,Ó but offers little insight into a healing process for family members impacted by a loved oneÕs substance use disorder. Learning to Love Differently guides families through that rocky landscape. It offers:
¥A definition of addiction and codependency without shame/blame
¥A clear and simple look at how complex love becomes during addiction
¥Personal recovery stories from author, from addicts and family members
¥Tools for self-reflection, referred to as ÒStory Pages,Ó at end of each chapter
¥A name for the family pain as well as strategies for change