Addiction has the power and speaks louder than even the world. The reality is beyond our realm into a prison we cannot comprehend. A place we can’t go.
Authentic Truths in Addiction – “The Quiet Truth of the Possibility of Death”
We will come to peace and accept things we cannot control or change, have the courage to change the things we can, and gain wisdom to know the difference. (The Serenity Prayer)
New Podcast- “Who Failed?”
A chat about unpacking our choices in handling a loved one's addiction. What did I do right? Or wrong? Did my decisions assist addiction or place a firm boundary around it?
Quick Reflection- “Hope is Hard”
Releasing is where we meet the calm peace in hope. We can see the light again and see past the pain to the possibilities of better tomorrows.
Podcast- “Letting Go vs Giving Up”
Today’s quick reflection talks about letting go versus giving up. What do the two phrases mean? Do the words matter?
Their Addiction ~ My Journey- “Who Failed?”
Misunderstood Parenting Being a parent of a loved one battling addiction is complicated. Your desire to protect and solve is ingrained from all the years of raising kids. It’s what you know. As they enter adulthood, you let go and watch them fly. Will the lessons you taught be applied? Many young adults manage the …
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Quick Reflections- “Texas Highways”
I’m thinking many serial killers hide behind something, including faith! There was no comfort in a cross and a Bible in his cab.
Quick Reflections- Letting Go vs Giving Up
“I don’t like the words ‘give up’ because that’s not what family members of people with substance issues do. We stop being in the addiction. We stop assisting the addiction.” We don’t give up, we let go.
Their Addiction~My Journey-“Sinful Truth”
These are the facts of one dark world within a dark world. We can't hide the truth that sin exists within addiction as it does in corporate America, Washington DC, Christian homes, and the church.
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."..


