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I believe you're looking at a lot of mental illness and bad luck there, rather than coddling. One time I was in San Fran and gave a homeless woman the rest of my restaurant meal and she was so completely grateful, thanking me over and over....I'll never forget that.

This sounds like an excellent book. I think the "tough love" approach will eventually be replaced with science, medicine and positive support. Most people don't need to get their *sses kicked to achieve their sobriety goals. My husband wanted me to go to one of those places but I knew that approach wouldn't work with me. I chose a rehab that was positive and empowering. I already felt a huge sense of guilt and my self-esteem was in the dumpster. Why would I pay thousands of dollars for people to yell at me? I could've stayed home and got that!