02/02/2026
You’re the one smoothing things over, keeping conversations calm, watching their mood the second they walk in.
You start thinking if you stay quiet, or just don’t say anything, things won’t blow up.
That wears on everyone after a while.
Living like this doesn’t just feel stressful, it keeps your body on edge all the time, and eventually you forget what normal even feels like.
When addiction is in a family, most of the focus goes to the person using or trying to stay sober, and the rest of the house slowly runs on fumes.
Support for families matters here.
Not advice. Not someone telling you to be stronger. Real support that helps you think clearly again and stop carrying all of this by yourself.
Torchlight works with families in the middle of addiction, and when a loved one comes home from treatment. We help families set boundaries, balance, and find peace while recovery is happening.
If this sounds like your home right now, comment 'SUPPORT' and we’ll show you where to start.