September 19, 2025

## Struggling with the isolation

I have now been on the road with this Cycling for Recovery campaign over four weeks. At this point on the trip, the Cycling for Recovery van has traversed 5000 miles, I have cycled over 1000 miles. I have been in eleven states and have slept in twenty-two different rooms (thank goodness for multiple nights […]

Dave Cooke Addiction in the Family, Cycling for Recovery, Parenting and Addiction, Uncategorized
October 3, 2025

## Finding peace in the chaos of addiction

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/Somerset_PA_092516.mp3 The last scheduled speaking stop on the Cycling for Recovery Mission was in Somerset, PA on Sunday, September 25. With nearly 35 people attending this event at St. Francis in the Fields Church, I shared the story of my journey with my younger son’s addiction and the impact it had on our family. […]

Dave Cooke Addiction in the Family, Cycling for Recovery, featured
June 8, 2025

## The impact of Embracing Truth instead of Fear

When I find myself in that chaotic space of confusion and pain, it can a difficult process to find peace. When my life seems to be falling apart or disaster looms, I find that I can easily get drawn toward adverse, negative emotions and, simultaneously allow this mindset to interrupt my wonderful relationship with God. […]

Dave Cooke Addiction in the Family, featured