Do we need to expand our "forum purpose"? I'm thinking we should mention the families of addicts?

[NMDemDist2]

What say you? Here's the current purpose:


A supportive resource for people recovering from addictions (drugs, alcohol, over-eating, gambling, etc.) which negatively affect all areas of their lives.

How about something like:

A supportive resource for people recovering from addictions (drugs, alcohol, over-eating, gambling, etc.) which negatively affect all areas of their lives and for friends and family of recovering or active addicts.

[rug]

1. My alcohol use affected everyone around me.

I know those that stayed would have a lot to give to and take from a group like this.

[NMDemDist2]

2. i'll take that as an "Aye"

[Rhiannon12866]

3. Sounds fine to me.

I agree that we should be "inclusive." This forum should be available for anyone who's faced with a problem caused by addiction. We're here to help each other, so I think anyone's experiences should be welcome. The more contributors, the better, IMO.

[oldhippydude]

4. seems to me

that just being in this forum. the very act of posting makes us part of the family.. and we already have have a bond just by being here..for every one of here inspired by Dr Bob & Bill.. im sure there a number of folks that cling to Lois & Anne..

just "feels like the right thing to do"..

[irisblue]

5. good on you NMDem

our families, of choice or birth, are affected by our addictions. i think they should be here too.

[tavalon]

12. As well, we have a problem to

It's called enabling. Also, we go insane right along with the addict. I know. I just went down that rabbit hole this fall. I can't believe how far and how fast I went down. Luckily, I had years of CoDA from 15 years ago so it's been much quicker to get back in the recovery groove. Not easier, quicker.

[cordelia]

6. Yes, and thank you.

I would welcome the inclusion of family and friends.

It's a good thing you're undertaking.

[Tippy]

7. Yes...

[cally]

8. sounds good

thanks for this

[NMDemDist2]

9. I sent it off to the admins

[cordelia]

10. Thank you.

[tavalon]

11. Well, this has already happened

but I was here as a family member before the charter got expanded and was well supported, so thank you, everyone!