How does one survive the war? They never engage in the battle. Step away from the friction and choose to be separate and live.
2022 Word of the Year- “Awaken to Peace”
Their Addiction-My Journey,”A Letter to My Child in Addiction”
I hoped my words would change your thoughts. If I could convince you of your potential, ability, strength, and power, then you would embrace your worth and value. I thought if I spoke it to you loud and long enough, you would believe and find your confidence again.
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Poetry- “Good Enough”
We all struggle to feel like we are 'enough'. Note: we ARE enough!
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Their Addiction~My Journey, “Homeless Hell”
I am a parent of an adult loved one battling substance use. For years I fought alongside, tried to motivate, and lent help in any way I could. I have paid bills- sometimes for months, I have posted bail, bought groceries, clothes, and other items. I opened my home in hopes of change. But the desire for change was outplayed by the desire to be high.
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Their Addiction~My Journey- New Podcast Episode, “A Letter to My Child In Addiction
Welcome to Authentic Truths in Addiction with me, Lisa Wenninger. This podcast is a journey through the life of addiction from the perspective of a mother. My hope is to bring awareness to this difficult topic. We are in the fight for our lives against addiction and it is time to come out of the …
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Podcast Version- “Why Didn’t You Let Me Die?”
“Why didn’t you let me die?” Possibly the worst question of my life. I experienced the clash between faith and failure, faith and doubt, faith and hopelessness.
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Podcast Episode: “You Don’t Float”
Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: “You Don’t Float” https://anchor.fm/authentic-truths/episodes/You-Dont-Float-e1gtm9v Welcome to Authentic Truths in Addiction with me, Lisa Wenninger. This podcast is a journey through the life of addiction from the perspective of a mother. My hope is to bring awareness to this difficult topic. We are in the fight for …
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Their Addiction ~ My Journey, “The Demons of Addiction”
She was screaming, "Let me out of here!" With caution, I approached her door and began to turn the handle. It wasn't locked, I'm not even sure it has a lock. There was my daughter, on her knees, fighting the lockless handle, to escape her room.
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Their Addiction ~My Journey- “In Loving Memory”
“My son overdosed, March 22.” “They found my daughter’s body on February 28. I am so numb.” “I can’t breathe, my baby is gone. #Forever33”
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FMF- “Spring”
Winter is a hard time for me, and everything from my mood to my metabolism and energy seems to respond negatively to cold, short days. I have battled seasonal depression for years, and I must intentionally keep myself above the waves of emotional mess.
Lisa @ Authentic Truths 