Phenomenal and informative article, Brian. I grew up in an alcoholic home and am in a relationship with (a now recovered) alcoholic. Going to Al-Anon meetings and working the 11th step * has transformed my life. At school I have taught mindfulness for about 5 years. It's simple, but it's not easy.

*Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.