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, […]
Many of us have spent the week tripping over, reading, or sharing a variety of thoughts, blogs, articles, and perspectives regarding drug abuse and addiction. Featured among these content providers were the large group, and getting larger, of parents like me who have made it their commitment to get involved — to help, guide and […]
Rarely do I publicly rant in response to ignorance. Ignorance, by definition, is simply one person demonstrating their incredible lack of knowledge on a particular subject or issue. When an ignorant comment is delivered with hate, insensitivity, contempt, or judgment toward another person the gloves must come off! Today I am declaring my commitment to […]
With the sudden, tragic, and likely drug related passing of talented and passionate actor Philip Seymour Hoffman we are again reminded of the incredible power of addiction. Whenever a public figure dies from an overdose, we reflect on the loss of a gifted personality and the future opportunities we will miss to appreciate the wonders of […]
“Dad, Brandon’s in jail.” Nothing had prepared me much for that little bombshell. In this story, Brandon is my youngest son and was 21 at the time I got the call. That phone call was a significant life-altering experience. It was one of those moments that instantly delivered a life-changing disruption to my sense of […]
