On this final episode on Change, Dave explores the lessons of the journey. We have all heard the phrase, “its not the destination, its all about the journey” but, what is this all about? As we become fixated on the outcome, crossing the finish line, too often we lose sight of the most important component […]
Ten years. Ten years is the time I have spent on this journey with opioid use disorder, or heroin addiction. I have read a lot of books on substance use disorder or, addiction. I have attended numerous parent group meetings and educational seminars; and, I have talked with many treatment professionals. Without sounding too boastful […]
With March Madness coming to an end later this week, I couldn’t resist putting a tournament like spin on this week’s blog. I am hoping you will forgive me for the sports analogy and for referring to the addiction journey as a “game.” In order for this article to work, I needed the flexibility to […]
In the emotionally, guilt ridden energy of addiction in the family, as parents, we assign a great deal of responsibilities to our behaviors and our decisions: To do the right thing To not mess this up To get this under control To fix this To make sure no one finds out Wow! That is a […]
“I just want something to be normal.” This statement, shared with me on a Facebook exchange, just jumped out at me. It caused me to pause and reflect on my own journey. These words were so true for me several years ago. I often found myself sitting on the front porch, wishing for the day […]