Help! I Think My Loved One Is an Alcoholic: A Survival Guide for Lovers, Family, and Friends

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Michelle S Fondin

Help! I Think My Loved One Is an Alcoholic

A Survival Guide for Lovers, Family, and Friends

Michelle S Fondin

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English

Michelle Fondin Author
08 September 2025

Abnormal psychology; Addiction & therapy; Coping with drug & alcohol abuse; Family & relationships; Popular psychology

Are you loving someone who's trapped in addiction-and losing yourself in the process?

You're not alone. You're not crazy. And yes, your life can get better.

Help! I Think My Loved One Is an Alcoholic is a compassionate survival guide for anyone who loves an alcoholic-whether you're a spouse, partner, sibling, child, or friend. With clarity and empathy, author Michelle S. Fondin shares her personal experience alongside insights from interviews with ten alcoholics in long-term recovery.

This book will help you understand the disease of alcoholism, make sense of your loved one's behavior, and most importantly, regain your own sense of peace and self-worth.

Inside this book, you'll discover:

- What alcoholism really is-and what it's not (it's not a moral failing or a lack of willpower)

- How to recognize the signs of addiction and why your loved one drinks

- The emotional toll of lies, denial, blame, and manipulation-and how to navigate them

- Practical ""action steps"" to help you survive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually

- What early sobriety looks like (and why it's often confusing and messy)

-How to surrender, set boundaries, and find compassion without losing yourself

- A spiritual perspective on healing and connecting to God or a higher power

This book is for you if:

You're exhausted trying to help an alcoholic change You feel like you're walking on eggshells You're struggling with guilt, resentment, or confusion You want to support your loved one, but not at the cost of your peace

With heartfelt support and practical tools, Michelle guides you through the roller coaster of addiction-from the first signs to early recovery-so you can reclaim your peace, clarity, and self-love.

You didn't cause the addiction. You can't control it. But you can survive it-and even grow through it.

By: Michelle S Fondin
Imprint: Michelle Fondin Author
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 254g
ISBN: 9798330321452
Pages: 214
Publication Date: 08 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michelle S. Fondin is the author of twelve published books, including The Eight Limbs of Yoga for Modern Times: A Practical Guide to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda: An Easy Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle. She holds a Vedic Master certificate from the Chopra Center and has been teaching yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic lifestyle since 2008. Michelle has a popular YouTube channel @MichelleFondinAuthor and does life coaching, tarot, and astrology readings. In her free time, she like to run, sing karaoke, and go to Disneyland. Michelle lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Reviews for Help! I Think My Loved One Is an Alcoholic: A Survival Guide for Lovers, Family, and Friends

""Learned so much reading this book. We have alcoholism in the family, and this book has helped me to understand the disease better and what to and not to do when dealing with this problem. So glad I have this book to refer back to as needed. Many thanks to the author. God Bless you and yours!"" Beki ""This is the best book I've ever had because it deals with early Sobriety and all the problems that arise with it. I highly suggest purchasing this book. Any questions that I had, I emailed the author that pertained to my personal struggles with an addict."" Allysa K. ""This was an EXTREMELY helpful guide for me. I learned SO much and was able to alter MY behaviors to better help my loved one in need. I am SO very thankful for this book and would definitely recommend to anyone who is dealing with the challenging disease of an alcoholic family member or friend. There IS hope!"" MK