FAMILIES Speak: The Rabbit Hole of Worry—and How to Practice Not Going There

Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness

Worry is universal, yet it’s also damaging to ourselves and our relationships. Suzanne aptly refers to the “chem trails” we put out when we’re in a state of anxiety-fear-worry. Jody remarks that worrying and the energy it gives off “is the biggest repellent… when I’m in that state, I am sending all the wrong signals out… .” She shares that realizing this was “one of the initial catalysts to say, I really need to work on this.”

But how do we unlearn these ingrained habits and behaviors? The Families Speak co-hosts do a deep dive into worrying, and share their experience with worry as the parents of Loved Ones with substance use and mental health struggles. Hear how CRAFT helped them put new patterns into place.

Read Isabel's 2018 post entitled "Does Worry Prove I Love You."

https://alliesinrecovery.net/does-worrying-prove-i-love-you/

** Starting in August of 2025, the support group that Kayla facilitates will be offered on a sliding scale.

• Wednesdays at 6:30pm ET
• Email [email protected] to join or learn more

(Cost should not be a barrier— please reach out if you're interested) **In our FAMILIES Speak series, psychotherapist Kayla Solomon invites members from the support group she facilitates for Allies in Recovery to share their experiences navigating addiction in the family. These parents have faced similar struggles to so many others—but with Allies in Recovery, they’ve found a new way forward.

A membership at Allies in Recovery provides:
✔ A structured online platform to learn CRAFT skills step by step
✔ Support groups and a community that truly understands
✔ A Q&A blog with expert advice
✔ And much more! Start today—visit Allies in Recovery to begin creating change in your family.