May 27, 2022
WHY DID YOU DO THIS HONEY As we lay huddled together in our bedroom in the early morning the day after our daughter passed away from an overdose, we were stunned. Somehow, by Gods grace, I found the strength to Read more…
May 20, 2022
The title of todays post, “Isn’t Family Worth a Shot?” is a line from the Blue Bloods show. It is from Episode 21 from Season 9 entitled “Identity” LIFE IMITATES ART Each episode like a lot of shows has two Read more…
May 6, 2022
We are changing our page “Stories of Hope” into a new category. The purpose is to remind all of us that recovery is possible. The category will feature guest posts in peoples own words about how they are navigating their Read more…
April 29, 2022
Mores are the customs, norms, and behaviors that are acceptable to society or social groups. They are not necessarily based on written law and they can change. Mores are something regarded as a normative example. For the purposes of this Read more…
April 15, 2022
FUNNY YOU SHOULD THINK OF THAT This week I had an echocardiogram. Like a lot of things in life—a life impacted by the loss that was senseless—it reminded me of my daughter Lauren. I’m sure LaLa’s mom and brother would Read more…
April 8, 2022
IT’S HARD TO STOP Lately, something has been happening that I do not like but can’t seem to stop! Things are fading. Lots of things related to Lauren. In my mind, I can not “see” her as clearly as I Read more…
March 25, 2022
I WISH I HAD THE ANSWER I am convinced that life throws us hints. Events, moments, memories, déjà vu, God, maybe all the aforementioned. To me, it sometimes seems that we are being warned. Maybe its just hindsight but I Read more…
March 19, 2022
I HAVE A CONFESSION Often when I read some of the many books of stories of families and people that navigate well overcoming addiction I am flooded with a variety of emotions. Of course, I am glad to see that Read more…
March 4, 2022
BRAIN IN CRISIS One of the painfully sobering thoughts in the addiction world is that many people start experimenting with alcohol and drugs early. It is a known fact that using the powerful drugs that exist today has a devastating Read more…
February 18, 2022
Just the other day I received one of those FaceBook memory reminders. It had Lauren’s name on it so I always open those. The image was this picture. It had been taken while we were at a pool relaxing. It Read more…
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