You can support someone without being responsible for their recovery. A CIC-led platform for families, partners, and friends affected by somebody else’s addiction.
For years, the signs were there. The missing money. The broken promises. The walking on eggshells. This is the story of one family’s journey from confusion to understanding — and the moment they realised that addiction was not just someone else’s problem, but theirs too.
Read the full story“We need to talk about addiction the way we talk about everything else that matters: honestly, repeatedly, and without shame.”— Living With Addicts, editorial direction
Every section is here to help you find what you need, whether that’s information, connection, or a moment of recognition.
Real words from real people. Shared with permission, because silence is where stigma grows.
“I didn't realise I was living with an addict until the kitchen became a battlefield.”
— Anonymous, shared with permission
“Recovery is possible. But it has to be their recovery, not yours.”
— A parent, 14 years in
“The most useful thing anyone told me: you didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it.”
— A partner, 6 years in
Whether you’re looking for information, a community that understands, or just a moment of recognition — you’re in the right place.