Roadmaps to Discovery & Healing

Recovery forces you to face things you’ve been avoiding—sometimes for years. And as you move through it, it can feel like you’re on an island, separated from the world and from people who haven’t been through the same experience.

The truth is, any body—regardless of size—can suffer serious, even fatal, consequences from disordered eating behaviors.

In families struggling with addiction, each member often takes on a role to navigate the chaos and dysfunction. One of the most recognized and complex roles is that of the “Hero”—the individual who appears to have it all together.

In families affected by addiction, there are common roles and unwritten rules that shape the family dynamics. These roles and rules are often adopted unconsciously as ways to cope with the chaos, unpredictability, and emotional pain that addiction can cause.