My girlfriend is in rehab and I only want to help, what do I do?

Question by Blair: My girlfriend is in rehab and I only want to help, what do I do?
My girlfriend, who I think may be the “one”, is in alcohol rehab now for almost a month. Her alcoholism has caused a great deal of pain for her entire family and I am very much involved in this whole thing. I want her to have the best recovery possible and will do what ever it takes, on my end to encourage that. I try to keep the channels of communication very open between myself and her family. She calls me most of the time for her alloted phone call, moreso than her family and as a result, her primary therapist and I stay in touch frequenty as well. While I feel that this is more of a bump in the road, I know that her family feels as though they fighting for her life. I will only be very open and honest with everybody and have only the best of intentions for her well being but I believe that her parents may not think that I do. Any help?

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Answer by Liva
Let me just start out by telling you that you are a VERY good boyfriend. Most guys would have left her when they knew she had alcohol problems. The fact that you’re still with her automatically wins you an A+.

I can see where you’re coming from with the issue about her parents. It is very likely that her parents may think you don’t see any wrong in her. This is likely the problem if you are so protective and wanting only the best for her. Maybe verifying that you disapprove of her alcohol addiction and are very glad she is getting help…

Keep reminding her family how much you love her and care about her. You really sound like you do. Any girl would be lucky to have a guy as devoted to caring for her as you. And I wish your girlfriend the best of luck.

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