Girlfriend of Bill: 12 Things You Need to Know about Dating Someone in Recovery
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (889 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1616495235 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 222 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Karen Nagy is a college professor, actor, and songwriter. She is writing this, her first book, based on her own dating experience and love of the Twelve Steps.Karen lives in Oakland Park, FL.
A phenomenally insightful guide through the sometimes murky waters of being in relationship with someone in recovery. Anonymous This book provides an easy to read exploration into the challenges and successes of being in relationship with a recovering alcoholic/drug addict. I couldn't put the book down until I finished it! Ms. Nagy has provided first hand accounts from people in recovery, both those struggling in their relationships and those who've successfully navigated the terrain of recovery and love. And she provides an understanding of the emotional and psychological issues that both the recovering addict/alcoholic and their p. Girl Friend of Bill was an eye opener for me Nagy's easy-to-read and well researched book lifted the veil, allowing me to understand the man I have fallen in love with, my interaction with him, and the difficulties we have experienced. For those dating alcoholics/users (or think they might be) or dating those in recovery. A life changer, I gobbled it up in one sitting.. Just ok SJ Not much new information. Found better information about what it's really like to live with an addict/alcoholic at Al Anon and in other books. I was looking for more information about the behaviors - i.e., paranoia, jealousy, moodiness, manipulation, etc. This book was just ok. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone dealing with an active addict/alcoholic or one in recovery.
Being in a new relationship is hard enough, but if the person you're dating is a recovering alcoholic or addict, there may be more to consider than just mutual interests and attraction. For Karen Nagy, dating a recovering alcoholic felt, in some ways, like she was seeing someone from another planet”--with his own language, culture, and social behaviors.With humor, compassion, and a great respect for what it takes to recover from an addiction, this first-of-its-kind field guide offers an "inside scoop" on what people do in all those Twelve Step meetings, why they need a sponsor, what is a sponsor and why phrases like Live and Let Live” and Easy Does It” keep creeping into your conversations. She also helps you identify the warning signs of developing your own codependent tendencies by playing into your partner’s addictive thinking and behavior--and what to do about it.By gaining a greater understanding of your companion's recovery program, you can help them stay sober, learn how to deal with character flaws, and also build y
. She is writing this, her first book, based on her own dating experience and love of the Twelve Steps.Karen lives in Oakland Park, FL. Karen Nagy is a college professor, actor, and songwriter