Many things cross your mind when you discover a loved one has an addiction. First, you may feel a sense of disbelief - “How did this happen?” You may think that you missed the signs or experience guilt for not noticing them sooner. The initial shock is the hardest to grapple. Many clients describe feeling a “gut punch” when they realize that the person they love - their son, daughter, spouse, or family member is struggling with an addiction. One of the most difficult things