If you love someone who is struggling with addiction, you might be feeling alone and disappointed since this season is just not turning out the way you hoped it would. Too much alcohol has been consumed, angry words have been said or shoved deep down inside. Drugs, pills, or pornography have become a regular part of your life.

If this sounds like you... please lean in close because I need you to hear me. None of this is your fault. Your partner's anger, rejection, or denial? You don't deserve any of it.

You're a loving, caring, and thoughtful woman who's just trying to give her family the best life she knows how.

And it's almost impossible with addiction being the uninvited guest in your home.

Hang in there. This will pass. Take a deep breath. Grab your jacket and go for an evening walk. Look up at the stars and know there is someone in charge other than you.

Ignore him or her. Ignore all that comes with this disease for now.  Love the ones who are loving you. Hold them close. Children, friends, or pets - just grab hold of them. And if you don't have any pets - go get one.  There are thousands of animals alone in shelters who would welcome your love and give it right back ten times over.

And please consider joining me and some of the most loving and encouraging women in one of our three programs created just for women. This could be the best gift you give yourself.  There's no better time than now to start working on your own healing.