Find clarity, support & healing in your sibling’s substance use.

When a loved one has an uncontrolled use of drugs or alcohol, the whole family suffers. Siblings face an added layer of complexity as they try to make sense of what’s happening, and navigate their role and own well-being.

FLOR helps empower siblings and their families with tools, resources, real stories and new perspectives to help them understand how substance use is a disease, and foster the change they desire.

HOPE BLOOMS
in DARKNESS.

✓ Personal stories

✓ Expert perspectives

✓ Substance use resources

✓ Mental health resources

✓ Sibling experiences

✓ Personal stories ✓ Expert perspectives ✓ Substance use resources ✓ Mental health resources ✓ Sibling experiences

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FOR LOVE of RECOVERY PODCAST

SIBLING-FOCUSED SUPPORT & CURATED FAMILY RESOURCES

Being supportive and hopeful for a loved one during their substance use while balancing self-care is hard.

We equip families during the journey with stories and perspectives to deepen understanding of the disease, foster connection, and guide towards new tools, strategies and skills to help navigate it all—because there is no one size fits all approach.

Listen to the Podcast

An empathetic and informative podcast with a monthly dose of hope, and real-life stories to help you navigate this challenging journey.

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Find Resources

Dive into curated resources on substance use disorder, how to improve communication, and discover how to empower yourself and your family on the path to well-being.

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Join our Community

We get how unique sibling relationships are. Connect with other siblings in our Facebook group where you can talk through your experiences, find support, and rebuild hope as you navigate your sibling’s substance use.

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  • “Until my mother was dying, I did not realize my sister [had an alcohol use disorder] — until my therapist gently suggested it to me.”

    — Gillian, When helping hurts: It’s time to set boundaries

  • “I had two brothers that struggled with addiction. I was in chaos. The cortisol levels were really high. I was in a fight or flight constantly until I was able to see it from a different perspective.”

    — John Varsam, Beyond Blame: Family dynamics 101

FOR LOVE OF RECOVERY

ABOUT FLOR

Founded by a sister wanting to understand and support her younger brother through his substance use journey, Dominique started FLOR to destigmatize substance use disorder (SUD) and help siblings like her navigate the experience through the power of personal stories and accessible resources 

Let’s create a space where siblings and families can learn, connect, and heal – together.

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