“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 […]
Hope is never lost. Hope must never be lost. Hope merely appears to be lost when your dreams crash headfirst into your reality. When everything seemingly spirals out of control, it is not a time to lose hope; it is simply a reality check. Victory, crossing the finish line, incredible success – is always possible. […]
Recently I experienced the joy of my little girl, now 30, giving birth to her first child, my first grandson. Babies are an incredible gift and truly a miracle of life. Upon arrival every parent is reminded of their child’s precious innocence. We are witness to a fragile, simple beginning where all our child seems […]
empowerment: the giving or delegation of power or authority; authorization enabling: “when helping your child is hurting you more than it is helping them…” Every parent wrestles with “what to do” when it comes to the behaviors of a child with an addiction. We want so much for them to embrace a recovery program and […]
