From “Inside the 100Pedals blog” Podcast. Life rarely goes according to plan.When it doesn’t, all is not lost. The same is true of a parent’s story. Even if, even though, addiction may have radically changed everything, there is still an incredible, powerful story worth living and sharing. Blog reference: https://www.100pedals.com/your-story-is-not-lost-or-broken/ Check out this episode!
“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 […]
What happens when a parent feels their child has fallen far enough? What happens when they think their child must have found their bottom? What if there is no such thing as a bottom? What happens when we rescue them because we have experienced enough? All these questions considered and more as we explore, in […]
“I didn’t decide to go to recovery when I lost my job, lost my home, lost my kids, or went to jail and lost my freedom. I made a decision to go to recovery when I was sitting on a hill and realized I needed to do this for me.” The “bottom” so often referenced […]
Your child’s recovery is none of your business! A pretty harsh way to start a blog conversation. The more I learn about addiction, recovery, parenting and all the dynamics associated with the struggle, the more I am committed to this statement. Now that I have your attention, let me expand… Your child’s recovery is none […]
