I could not reach my child and carry her into the healing recovery she deserves.
New Episode-“How Do We Help Ourselves?”
I’ve been the parent who collapsed from anxiety, stress, fear, and sadness. But should we be living as captives to an addiction we don’t have?
WordPress Writing Prompt
A break from the agony would be a delight. Instead, tormenting worry steals my sleep. Stress robs my health. And fear plagues my mind.
Poetry- “It Can’t Be Me”
No, it can't be me.
Their Addiction~My Journey-“I Couldn’t Be”
When I came to the end of myself, I stopped holding on to hope in you and transferred it back to hope in Him.
Five Minute Friday Writing Challenge- “Forget”
Can you ever forget? .."Living with a loved one in addiction is consuming. You won't forget the violent outbursts. The terrifying image of your kid slumped over and passed out from shooting up, or binge drinking stays forever. All the days you worried if they were alive in the next room haunt you."..
New Podcast- Authentic Truths in Addiction: “Choose Hope”
A talk about the real challenge of staying hopeful against the raw reality of family addiction.
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.
Their Addiction ~ My Journey, “Fearing Death”
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that over 8.3 million children under the age of 18 live in a household where at least one parent is addicted to drugs or alcohol.
2022 Word of the Year ‘Awaken”- I Failed God
Another blindfold melts away. For all I can see, there are still layers to go. In my hurting heart, it feels bigger than my mind can grasp. I didn't fail my children, but I cannot lie, my church is hard truth statement is dark.