October 11, 2018
One of the things that gripped me when we began to understand the magnitude of Laurens struggle with anxiety and anorexia was how it impacted our whole family. I remember whispering to God, “God if this is what families in Read more…
October 5, 2018
I am sorry honey, there is nothing I can do. This week’s image is from one of my favorite pictorialist photographers. His name is Henry Peach Robinson and he was a strong proponent of composite photography, long before there was Read more…
September 28, 2018
I remember with startling clarity the feeling of relief that would slowly flow over me when Lauren went to a residential treatment program. It provided an array of feelings and thoughts. The momentary restbite from the constant chaos, turmoil and Read more…
September 21, 2018
“No Mom, you don’t understand, my mind is going a million miles an hour in a million different directions and I can’t stop it.” That is what Lauren said to her mom after Nereida had told her how well she Read more…
September 14, 2018
In it I see so much of my daughters pain. The past few nights I have had difficulty sleeping. I often wake around 1 AM and do not get back to sleep. Lots of things going on, drinking to much Read more…
September 7, 2018
I remember the first day we visited Lauren while she was at a residential program for eating disorders in Massachusetts. It was the evening of the day of her intake. We were crammed into a small corner of the Read more…
August 31, 2018
I wish there were some things I could go back and change … but not this. In June of 2016 LaLa entered treatment at an eating disorder center in Massachusetts. It was a disquieting experience for all of us. While Read more…
August 24, 2018
Fear is a very powerful thing. At its best it triggers our God designed safety and survival instincts. The fight or flight reaction. I experienced this the other night while walking our dog, “Lola”. She was acting a little weird, Read more…
August 17, 2018
I am often asked what I miss most about my daughter? The honest answer is everything …. Our second video mentions a great song called “You’re Gonna Miss This” by Trace Adkins, you can listen to it here , make Read more…
August 10, 2018
Very few things could break a parents heart more than seeing your child in pain while others look on with indifference. One of the things that bothered Lauren the most was when people would discover she was addicted to heroin Read more…
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