Jul 19, 2017 | Addict, Addiction, Ah Ha Moments, Denial, Signs of addiction
It’s hard to know. I mean, we all have down days. We all need quiet time sometimes. We all have blood shot eyes on occasion. Allergies, right? It’s hard to know if someone has a substance abuse issue. Many are high-functioning in their addiction M-F, but...
Jul 17, 2017 | 501c3, Addict, Addiction, Disease, Enablers, Epidemic
There’s nothing worse than being a friend or family member of someone who is battling substance abuse. It feels like you are climbing (alone) up a steep mountain (in freezing cold weather) wearing only a tank top, shorts, and flip flops. Your goal is worthy, you...
Jun 28, 2017 | Addict, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Be A Good Parent, Believe, Change, Changing Lives, Courage, Death, Disease, Drugs, Epidemic, Heroes, Heroin, Hope, Mothers, Parental Responsibility, Recovery, Save A Life
I’ll be honest, it’s been a pleasure and a challenge. Pulling 16,000 lbs. behind your F350 cross-country isn’t always fun. We’ve developed a hatred for potholes in particular. But mostly, we hate heroin. And all addictive substances. And the...
May 15, 2017 | Addiction, Alcohol, Choose Life, Cocaine, Enablers, Family, Giving Back, Gratitude, Grief., Hope, Mom, Mothers, Parental Love, Recovery
Several years ago my world was turned upside down. I discovered that my amazing son, the guy everyone loved and respected, the 4th degree black belt and father of two, a good looking, funny, hard working guy, was an addict and an alcoholic. But it wasn’t something I...
Feb 4, 2017 | Choice, Choose Life, Choose Well, Life, What if
What if,,, there are so many what if’s in life. What if she never took that first drink? What if we hadn’t gone to that party? What if they hadn’t come back to the house? What if we hadn’t got behind the wheel? What if he had not stayed...
