Dear Annie: I got sober, but my family problems didn’t go away

Someone wrote to an advice columnist after getting sober, only to find that their family problems continued. The letter suggests that overcoming addiction alone doesn't automatically resolve the underlying relationship issues within a family. Annie Lane, the advice columnist, provided guidance on this situation.

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National story. 4 articles from 4 sources. Updated 7d ago.

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 7d ago

Dear Annie: My sobriety saved my life, but looks like it won't save my marriage

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The OregonianCenter· 7d ago

Dear Annie: Sobriety fixed a lot in my life, but not my relationship with my family

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 7d ago

Dear Annie: I got sober, but my family problems didn’t go away

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AL.comLean Right· 7d ago

Dear Annie: Everything got better when I got sober 5 years ago - except with my wife, siblings