The Hardest Help: Supporting a Loved One Through Alcoholism

Is love enough to save someone from alcoholism?

Holly Thorton once believed it was—until her husband's drinking spiraled, threatening to unravel their family and leaving her desperate for answers. The Hardest Help is the book she wished she had during those darkest days.

How do you support someone who refuses help?

What are the right words, the practical actions, when everything you try seems to fail? This book is more than a self-help guide; it's a true story offering a lifeline to anyone navigating the treacherous waters of a loved one's addiction. Holly's journey, infused with raw honesty, provides the emotional understanding you need. Beyond the powerful narrative, The Hardest Help equips you with a comprehensive toolkit.

Inside, you will learn:

How to respond effectively • when a loved one struggles with alcohol. Effective communication strategies • to promote change without confrontation. Techniques for setting healthy boundaries • to protect yourself. Mindset shifts • that are crucial for navigating the challenges of addiction. Research-backed methods, such as CRAFT • (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), can guide your loved one toward treatment.

If you're living with someone who struggles with alcohol and the helplessness is overwhelming, this book will illuminate a path forward.

You don't have to choose between loving them and saving yourself—with The Hardest Help, you can do both.

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Release date

Audiobook: September 26, 2025