“The depth of your success is measured by the intensity of your Commitment.” ~ Cooke, 2011 A big theme for those dealing with addiction – be it a loved one or the person themselves in the battle –revolves around change. In previous blogs, I have declared that “nothing changes until you do.” Change is required […]
Addiction is not simply a media buzzword, it is a serious societal disease. Addiction is misunderstood, often ignored, seriously under treated, and is killing our children. Addiction is rampaging our homes, our schools, our community, and our society. It is a highly charged emotional land mine. Over 23 million people suffer from some form of […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/Denise_Mariano_Episode_19.mp3 Today’s guest, Denise Mariano, shares the story of her family’s journey with her son’s addiction. While the conversation covered a wide range of topics like recovery, parenting, stigma, treatment, and community, the theme of our conversation centered around the power of communication as a tool to inspire, educate, coach, and encourage.. Everyone battling with […]
“Adversity teaches us the lessons we are not willing to teach ourselves.” When you find yourself in the middle of life’s struggles, it is hard to imagine anything positive emerging from that experience. You just want it to be over with. In the midst of the emotional battle of a parent’s addiction journey, it is […]
To those who say, “I can’t take this anymore,” you don’t have to. Nothing is stopping you from changing what is happening in your world, except you. Even though the circumstances causing you to make this declaration may not be under your direct control, you still have the ability to seize control of your life […]
