When you love someone suffering from addiction or substance abuse disorder, it can feel like you're dealing with two different people.

When they're sober, you see the person you fell in love with. They're kind, loving, funny, and caring. In these moments you see your true partner and the love of your life.

When they start drinking or using drugs, it feels like they turn into someone else. Their addiction masks their personality and takes away the person you fell in love with in the first place.

We discuss how to navigate these 'two different people'.