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Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery

How to Connect with Family and Close Friends After Active Alcoholism and Addiction--With science-based assessment tools and practices

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 How to heal relationships, mend rifts with loved ones, and balance the demands of sobriety with the need for family connection

An empowering guide for recovering addicts and alcoholics from an author with lived experience and professional expertise

In Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery, Janice V. Johnson Dowd shows readers how to repair and enhance their relationships after active addiction. With personal insights and professional wisdom, Dowd—a licensed social worker in recovery—explores her own personal journey through alcoholism, offering a realistic and transformative guide.

Centered on nurturing the critical balance between the self-healing of your own sobriety journey and building bridges and connections with loved ones, Dowd’s narrative combines empathetic insights with practical tools. The book covers:

  • Understanding Addiction's Impact: Exploring how addiction affects family dynamics and the individual’s role within them.
  • Effective Communication: Strategies for opening dialogue and maintaining honest, supportive conversations.
  • Setting Realistic Expectations: Dispelling common misconceptions and establishing attainable goals in recovery and relationship rebuilding.
  • Making Amends: A step-by-step guide to acknowledging past harms and initiating the healing process.
  • Support Networks: Developing and maintaining a support system that encourages sobriety and personal growth.

Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery is a roadmap to healing and thriving in sobriety, offering hope and actionable strategies for those seeking to rebuild trust and deepen their family bonds. Dépendance et réadaptation Relations Éducation des enfants Toxicomanie
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Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery by Janice V. Johnson Dowd is an absolute gem—so much more than a book about addiction recovery. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it to be a fantastic guide for cultivating healthy relationships and navigating crucial conversations, regardless of whether you're in recovery or not. It’s packed full of essential tools that apply to all relationships—romantic, familial, platonic, and everything in between. What struck me most was how often I forgot I was even reading a book specifically about addiction. The lessons and insights are so universally human. And yet, it also beautifully honoured the unique nuances and challenges of addiction-related dynamics. Reading it was like being gently guided back through memories—some painful, some tender—with an invitation to heal. Two weeks ago, I learned that my ex-partner of four years had passed away by suicide. He battled various addictions, including sex addiction throughout our relationship. This book became a sacred space for me to process some of those old wounds. It felt, strangely and beautifully, like I was spending time with his spirit—almost as if he were reading alongside me. I could feel him communicating with me, not in words, but in presence. It was moving beyond measure. And it didn’t stop there. My ex-best friend—who is still alive, though we haven’t spoken in years—kept “showing up” as I read. She recently followed me on Instagram after seven years of silence, and though I messaged her, she hasn’t responded. That stirred up so many emotions—hope, confusion, grief. Why watch but not engage? This book didn’t give me all the answers, but it gave me something even better: the tools to offer grace, patience, and space. For her. For myself. If you're looking for a book that will not only teach you how to repair broken relationships but also help you reflect, release, and reframe your connection with people from your past—even those who are no longer here—this is it. An absolute must-read.

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