Archive for Shahar Engbring

When someone finally says “yes” to help after a long, painful stretch of addiction, the moment feels like a breath you didn’t realize you were holding. For families, it might come after weeks, months, or even years of worry, tears, and tough conversations. For the person struggling, it can feel like stepping out of a […]

When you’re trying to get sober, everything can feel messy. Your heart, head, past, and hopes swirl around, especially when you’re already worn down. If you’re a woman looking for help, you probably want more than just a bed and some rules. You want to feel safe. You want to be heard. You want to […]

Addiction doesn’t care who you are, how strong your faith is, or how much your family prays. It can seep into the lives of the most devout believers, leaving a trail of hurt, confusion, and broken trust. The hardest part? Many Christian families struggle to reconcile their faith with the reality of addiction. They may […]

Addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling—it ripples through the entire family. Parents, siblings, spouses, and even close friends often find themselves caught between wanting to help and feeling completely helpless. It’s a frustrating, painful place to be. You might be watching someone you love make one bad decision after another, promising to change but […]

As a parent, it can be incredibly difficult to watch your son struggle with his mental health or substance abuse. You may be asking yourself, “Is my son an alcoholic?” or wondering if he’s battling something deeper, like serious mental illness. It’s hard to know what to do when you’re unsure if an intervention is […]

As a son or daughter, watching your mom struggle with drug or alcohol addiction can be devastating. It’s a complex and emotional situation that often leaves you unsure of what to do next. You may have tried everything—conversations, expressing concern, offering help—but nothing seems to change. It can be hard to accept, but there comes […]

When a loved one is struggling with mental health or addiction issues, it’s incredibly difficult to know how to help. Many families face a tough dilemma: Do they intervene now or wait for the “right time” to act? It’s common for families to hold off on doing an intervention, thinking that there’s a perfect moment—when […]

When you love someone, it’s natural to want to help them through tough times. But when your loved one is struggling with mental health issues or substance use, it’s easy to fall into the trap of enabling their destructive behaviors. Enabling often feels like a protective, caring act. You might think you’re making things easier […]

If you’re reading this, you’re probably facing one of the toughest situations a family member can endure—watching a loved one struggle with their mental health and feeling powerless to help. Maybe it’s your spouse, your child, or even your sibling, and you’re at a loss for what to do next. You’ve tried treatment centers, detox […]

Finding an Interventionist in Los Angeles A Guide for Families Addiction is a deeply complex issue that impacts not only the individual, but also those closest to them. For families and friends, recognizing when a loved one may need help is a crucial step toward healing and recovery. If you’re in Los Angeles or the […]