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Weve been told that staying with a partner who struggles with addictionwhether it be with drugs alcohol or addictive behaviorsmeans that were enabling their destructive behavior That wanting to help them means were codependent and that the best thing for both of us is to walk away from the relationship entirely But is that true

Together addiction activist and bestselling author Christopher Kennedy Lawford and psychotherapist Beverly Engel MFT take a fresh look at addiction and codependencythe latest research on what causes them and what the two have in common Rather than treat addiction or codependency as disease or weakness When Your Partner Has an Addiction honors the trauma and shame that often lie at their source and shows you how to use your love to combat that shame allowing you to more effectively support your partner and heal yourself

The research proves that while you cannot fix your partner you can have a positive impact on their recovery Whether you suffer from codependency and whether your partner is already in recovery When Your Partner Has an Addiction provides you with proven techniques and strategies to drastically improve your relationship and help get your partner the help he needswithout leaving and while taking care of yourself in the process