Boundaries When Loved Ones Refuse Help | Denver News

When your values clash with the people you love, where do you draw the line? One listener, 61 and retired, severed ties with prejudiced folks—leaving her isolated but intact. Meanwhile, a woman stuck in a 20-year marriage to an alcoholic husband has quit her job to “manage” him, while he’s spiraling without seeking help. The advice? You can’t fix everyone, but you can set boundaries—and for the spouse, it’s time to explore Al-Anon or SMART Recovery. Change is possible, even if they can’t see it. Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t helping them—it’s helping yourself realize you’re not alone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff7f1f3cd84ad35e