Love is NEVER in question. Our beloved family members lost in this world of addiction are ALWAYS loved.
Five Minute Friday- “Both”
.."They both keep me going. Caught in the web of parental destruction, these children ease through like escape artists. My grandkids tend to rely on one another in ways other siblings never will. Shadows of unfair circumstances are illuminated by their grace and boldness. They both bless my life and teach me new wisdom daily."..
Their Addiction~My Journey-“The Reality of Living Grief”
. .”It is the awkward space of anticipatory grief (when you know the end is near) and longing for life to return. Here we meet our darkest thoughts and our deepest hope, and it is in the black undercurrent of life they collide.”..
Their Addiction~My Journey, “The Codependent Truth”
It can take years for a mother to recognize codependency in herself. So much of what it entails looks like just being a mom.
Their Addiction-My Journey, “Letting Go”
Letting go was forfeiting my need to be some part of their savior.