empowering our children
I am not sure but I imagine that many people, like myself, have stayed in a relationship because of financial dependence upon their partner. My children are in college and grad school and are actively taking steps towards financial independence. It is important for parents to teach their children, at a young age, to do everything they can to provide for themselves so if they ever find themselves in a negative relationship they can have more options. It is especially important to empower our daughters who often take supporting, rather that breadwinning, roles in relationships. For you who have young children, has your history of dealing with a person with an addiction changed your approach to parenting and your dreams for the future's of your children?