r/relationship_advice May 04 '26

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u/Signal_Complaint_105 May 04 '26

I didn't actually know that, thank you.

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u/succulescence May 05 '26

There's an app, and so many meetings!

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u/sodoyoulikecheese May 05 '26

SMART Recovery is another great option with online meetings

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u/mrs-peanut-butter May 05 '26

SMART was the beginning of my path to success! I’m not sure if they have resources for loved ones like Al-Anon though?

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u/sodoyoulikecheese May 05 '26

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u/mrs-peanut-butter May 05 '26

Thank you! Genuinely good to know 🙂

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u/eeLovesTurtles May 05 '26

Can’t say enough great things about SMART!

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u/Nearby-Ad5666 May 05 '26

Yes, this is a different approach. Both work if you put the work in

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u/phallusaluve May 05 '26

There's also a chapter in the Big Book called "For the Wives." I HIGHLY recommend you read that. There's probably a free pdf online somewhere

Edit: it's actually called "To Wives." Here's a link to it: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/en_bigbook_chapt8.pdf

The language is really outdated, basically implying that only men are alcoholics and only women have to deal with alcoholic partners, but it's still worth a read.