One of the key components of the 12 Steps is a belief in a higher power, often referred to as God. However, not everyone who struggles with alcohol addiction believes in God, and that can make it difficult to fully commit to the 12 Steps.
Going to the intervention of a friend, family member or other loved one is heavy. Regardless of the type of intervention, here are some tips for how to get your mind right before the event.
Enabling is the act of providing someone with the means or opportunity to do something. In some cases, enabling can refer to providing someone with support or encouragement to continue engaging in harmful or destructive behavior, rather than helping them to change their behavior or seek help.