Today's new media offers detailed coverage of "the epidemic," but offers little insight into a healing process for family members impacted by a loved one's substance use disorder. Learning to Love Differently guides families through that rocky landscape. It offers: A definition of addiction and codependency without shame/blame A clear and simple look at how complex love becomes during addiction Personal recovery stories from author, from addicts and family members Tools for self-reflection, referred to as "Story Pages," at end of each chapter A name for the family pain as well as strategies for change