From 1996-2004 Lori lived with her boyfriend who had a substance abuse problem. This is a detailed description of what Lori lived through all those years and how she finally found the strength to move on.

The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Chödrön discusses:· Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage· Communicating so as to encourage others to open up rather than ...