Loved ones

Family addiction is a dark, confusing cave. Coaching is a headlamp.

We hope to be a source of brightness and safety that meets you in your darkest moments.

Your path might not be completely clear yet, but we’re right there with you as you navigate your way. We can help you choose your next step.

It’s our honor to share our light – informed by science and our own family experiences – with you.

Two women visiting in a coaching room in Sioux Falls, SD

We’ve walked alongside loved ones for 10 years

Our approach is personalized, evidence-based and built upon eight pillars that are critical to loved one wellness:

Prioritizing self-care
Self-change
Positive communication
Helpful and unhelpful enabling
Healthy boundaries
Understanding addiction
Self-awareness
Compassion fatigue

“I don’t have an addiction. Why should I get help?”

We get this question a lot from loved ones. We understand where you’re coming from; it’s frustrating to feel like you're putting more work into someone’s wellness than they are. However, we also know loved ones can enact positive, lasting change when given the right tools. Science demonstrates that a healthy, empowered loved one is more likely to motivate change in their person at risk.

Meet our loved one team

The darkness and secrets we used to run from are what allow us to help others now.

Janelle (she/her)

Coach, Sioux Falls

For years, Janelle tried dealing with the addiction in her life on her own. One of her favorite phrases since finding wellness is “don’t waste the pain,” which is why she wanted to help other family members in need.

Janelle

Aubrey (she/her)

Coach, Sioux Falls

Aubrey struggled with addiction for more than 10 years and has a range of experiences as a loved one to call upon. She has always wanted to help others impacted by addiction and let them know they're not alone.

Aubrey

Lorie (she/her)

Coach, Pierre

Now that she’s in recovery, Lorie doesn’t feel like she needs to hide anymore. She gets to experience her emotions and have meaningful conversations. She’s committed to helping others build their confidence, self-love and success in life.

Lorie

Kattie (she/her)

Coach, Sioux Falls

Kattie grew up in a home with addiction and spent three years in federal prison for drug-related charges. She has a passion for criminal justice reform and wants to serve as a voice for those who are voiceless.

Kattie

Meet them all