The first time I met Michael Herbert was November 2001. It was the first time I was attending treatment for substance abuse. The day I walked in I noticed Michael right away. At the time he had big, long dreadlocks I remember after just a few brief interactions I respected him right away. I was …
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Michael Herbert
“Michael Herbert’s first words to me were, I like your shoes, I knew I had good taste, but I knew I could be looking better. I needed every compliment I could get and when he told me he liked my shoes, I felt comfortable for the first time in a long time.” – Al, 1998, New …
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Michael Herbert
If the addict relapses, it doesn’t mean that the family member has to go into action. The family member may want to call the treatment center and say, “Jimmy just relapsed can you help us?” The family member might ask the addict they love if they want to get some help, but it is really …
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Michael Herbert
The addict/alcoholic and family members should go to different meetings, this is an essential in creating healthy boundaries, because each needs a place they can share and receive help without reservation, where emotions can be shown and the truth told. Another essential boundary is not being overly involved in the addict’s life when it comes to consequences. …
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Michael Herbert
So, the person you love graduated from treatment and received their serenity prayer coin. Your loved one has been away in treatment learning all there is to know about the disease of addiction. They’ve arrived home, so now what? What happens next? They’ve been encouraged to go to AA or NA meetings and aftercare, but …
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Michael Herbert
