Alcoholism

Is My Marriage Destructive?

By Leslie Vernick | January 14, 2026 |

Morning friend, I’ve begun this year trying to practice something new. I’ll share it with you; maybe it will be helpful. Here’s the analogy. If you try to fill a small jar with 3 large unshelled walnuts and a cup of rice, success depends on the order you fill the jar. If you start with the rice, it will be…

His Drinking Is Destroying Our Marriage. Help.

By Leslie Vernick | June 4, 2025 |

Morning friend, I’ve had an amazing trip in Italy staying in Assisi and finishing up in Rome. This was a bucket list trip with my sister, where we took time to “be still and know that He is God.” Each morning we sat in quiet stillness, walked in beauty slowly and thoughtfully, met the most amazing people, had profound spiritual…

I Feel Trapped and I Don’t Know What To Do

By Susan King | October 11, 2023 |

Hello LV&Co Friends! I pray you are well! The end of the year is quickly approaching. Time moves speedily in adulthood, does it not? Soon we will be thinking about goals for the new year. How are you doing with those goals you set for yourself 9+ months ago? I have been training toward being more diligent in my life.…

My Husband Has The Disease Of Alcoholism. Should I Accept That?

By Leslie Vernick | October 3, 2018 |

Morning friends, This is my 500th blog. Whew. Each week for almost 10 years I’ve been answering someone’s question and each week I get lots more questions. I’ve so appreciated all the community and support you give one another here. Thank you. Some of you are going to the 2018 CONQUER Conference. I would love to meet you and have…