That is the gift we receive, no matter the reconstruction of life; we are never alone in it.
Mental Health Monday! Living Through Change.
New NIH study reveals shared genetic markers underlying substance use disorders | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
In 2021, more than 46 million people in the United States aged 12 or older had at least one substance use disorder, and only 6.3% had received treatment. Moreover, people who use drugs are facing an increasingly dangerous drug supply, now often tainted with fentanyl. Approximately 107,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2021, and 37% of these deaths involved simultaneous exposure to both opioids and stimulant drugs. Drug use and addiction represent a public health crisis, characterized by high social, emotional, and financial costs to families, communities, and society.
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Their Addiction~My Journey: A Tired Mother’s Note
My goal was to shine a light on your strengths, but all I did was elevate mine. By playing your offense and defense, I allowed you to sit out. I was active in the game while you played Russian roulette on the bench.
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Mental Health Monday-Awakening from Darkness
When I am bound by bipolar, I fear movement. I cast this unimaginable shadow over myself that darkens with each passing day. I proved this earlier this month when I looked out my office window and noticed the sun.
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Mental Health Monday- The Fuel to Flowing Love and Joy
If we took a few moments to consider our words wisely, or to determine if our words are necessary at all, we would change things. Most importantly, we would change ourselves.
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Poetry- “Quiet Warrior”
A poem of strength and honor.
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Their Addiction~My Journey, “I’ll Be Okay”
I wake up every day and my first thought has remained ‘is she alive today?’ for years. I thought it the first time she disappeared and it hasn’t gone away since. The tough decisions that I’ve made were the right ones, but that doesn’t mean they don’t wear on me. I couldn’t live in an …
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New Podcast~ “We See”
A quick look at knowing what we know and seeing what we see. Addiction is conniving and deceitful. It’s hold on our loved one's lives is challenging. But we have faith that withstands and hope to carry us through.
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Podcast-“Fearing Death”
“They asked if I had any prayer requests today. So, I answered, “Please pray for my daughter. It is hard to wake up every day wondering if she is alive.”
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New Podcast-“Tears Fell Today”
An emotional encounter in prayer, hope, faith, and truth. Recording could not stop the tears from falling. A parents broken heart shows through an audio message.
Authentic Truths 