Today is October 12. Ten months ago, my daughter stopped all contact. I've been lost since.
Whispers of a Mother’s Heart ~ Begin Again
Considering addiction steals and destroys someone lost in the cycle, we forget how the tentacles of destruction reach family and friends. Evil is never satisfied with one. It thirsts for the souls of many. To those attached to addiction, consider this a reminder that you are not alone.
Their Addiction~My Journey: What Did I Do Wrong?
You can lose yourself by asking, โWhat did I do wrong?โ You will evaporate chasing addiction further into itself.
Their Addiction~My Journey: Fighting the Giants
You can only be the David of your own life. Satan is going to come at you through their addiction, but heโs coming at you for you. Donโt be so immersed in your desire to save your child that you forget yourself.
Their Addiction ~My Journey: I Love You, No Matter What!
I suppose your heart is a bit hardened to the possibilities as you accept their choices and the outcomes of chronic substance use- jail, treatment, or death.
Authentic Truths- Grief Through Living and Dying
Thereโs been little conversation about the dilemma of grief in passing and grieving the living. Those hurting through loss need time for healing. They deserve the space and to allow the flow of emotion. I keep my turbulence to myself.
Faith Fueled Authentic Truths: Sin Exists, Like it or Not
Jesus lived his life for one purpose- the tremendous tragedy of the cross and rising to come. He was our Savior. How do you convey this fact without explaining our sin? I dare you to try.
Quick Reflection-I Still Learn
Because with all a parent already knows, they know very little about their addicted child.
Mental Health Monday! Living Through Change.
That is the gift we receive, no matter the reconstruction of life; we are never alone in it.
Mental Health Monday: Donโt Be A Victim; Be a Warrior
Be your own warrior who breaks free from something meant to harm you, silent your spirit, or intrude on what should be healthy, clear, and confident living.


