The Hardest Help

Supporting A Loved One Through Alcoholism

Holly Thorton

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Hct Publishing
16 September 2025

Coping with drug & alcohol abuse; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice; Complementary therapies, healing & health

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Is love enough to save someone from alcoholism?

Holly Thorton once believed it was-until her husband's drinking spiraled, threatening to unravel their family and leaving her desperate for answers. The Hardest Help is the book she wished she had during those darkest days.

How do you support someone who refuses help?

What are the right words, the practical actions, when everything you try seems to fail? This book is more than a self-help guide; it's a true story offering a lifeline to anyone navigating the treacherous waters of a loved one's addiction. Holly's journey, infused with raw honesty, provides the emotional understanding you need. Beyond the powerful narrative, The Hardest Help equips you with a comprehensive toolkit.

Inside, you will learn:

How to respond effectively when a loved one struggles with alcohol. Effective communication strategies to promote change without confrontation. Techniques for setting healthy boundaries to protect yourself. Mindset shifts that are crucial for navigating the challenges of addiction. Research-backed methods, such as CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), can guide your loved one toward treatment.

If you're living with someone who struggles with alcohol and the helplessness is overwhelming, this book will illuminate a path forward.

You don't have to choose between loving them and saving yourself-with The Hardest Help, you can do both.

By: Holly Thorton
Imprint: Hct Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 426g
ISBN: 9798998757723
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 16 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active