You might also like to know, based on my perspective and a but if research that it seems the 'Therapists', 'Counselors', and Psych Drs that specialized in Addiction and seem to be the 'most helpful' to an A and/or a Co Dependent are those that themselves have been in recovery for many years, got their degrees needed AFTER recovery.
Why?
Well ..... to me, it seems that because said therapist, counselor, or Psych Doc better understands an A and/or the Havoc the A has rendered onto loved ones.
You will notice, if you go to some meetings face to face how much better you will start to feel when you hear from others who have been where you are or are where you are. It helps a great deal when we start to realize we are not alone.
J M H O
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