In my evolution as a man, a dad, and a human being in dealing with my son’s addiction, I developed a powerful perspective and insight for how I managed the daily battle in response to my his choices, behaviors, and outcomes. What became one of the most powerful lessons learned and has now become an […]
The destruction of addiction in a family is significant. While addiction hurts the addict, it also leaves a wake of destruction on the rest of the family. Relationships suffer, negative emotions abound, and innocent victims are part of the collateral damage. A mom writes… I am so depressed. I don’t know who my boy is […]
I am a dad, committed to openly sharing my story, my experiences, and the uniquely inspiring lessons associated with my youngest son’s heroin addiction. My son’s addiction has been the single most painful, confusing, dark period of my life. It has also been the greatest gift to me — for it is these experiences that […]
Today is a new day. Every new day represents an opportunity to live and celebrate the life we have, not the life we wish it to be. This does not mean we cannot hope, dream, pray for, or desire a different outcome. It does mean that who we are, where we are, what we are, […]
Few parents are ever prepared for the shocking revelation that their child is abusing drugs or addicted. The promise that we see in our children from the time they are born and begin to grow, to show their personality, or share their dreams and bring energy to the house is replaced with hurt, fear, despair, […]
