The “No Lack of Void” episode (4/10/14) of the TV series “Elementary” featured a closing scene that captured my emotional attention. For those who don’t watch the show, one of the more powerful back stories in this series is that Sherlock is a recovering heroin addict. Though two years clean, the demons of the past […]
The following quote was taken from a great article in Psychology Today, “When your child breaks your heart: The emotional toll of parenting a substance abuser.” When you spend nearly two decades trying to shape your child into a decent, competent, self-reliant person, it’s tempting to believe you have much more control over your child […]
On a recent Saturday morning, Brandon and I shared the microphone on a internet based radio show. It was the first time Brandon came out from behind the story of 100Pedals and shared his personal journey in public. I knew Brandon was quite capable and likely willing to contribute and participate. Even though I was […]
If love were the only missing ingredient toward the solutions in our challenges, life would be much simpler. Having spent countless hours over the past few years speaking with parents about their child’s addiction and the crazy, insane, and bizarre experiences relating to it, one thing is for certain these parents love their children. When […]
“When I held my little miracle in my arms for the very first time, I rubbed my cheek on his fuzzy head and whispered, ‘Joey, my beautiful son, I will love and protect you for as long as I live.’ I didn’t know then that my baby would become an addict before becoming an adult, […]
