Give it Away to Keep It

Give it Away to Keep It

How can parents continue to grow and develop in their recovery over time? Parents often come to their first meeting feeling hopeless and the first thing they usually learn is that they are not alone. Knowing this is a tremendous relief. Finding others who are willing...
My Eyeopener…Lesson One

My Eyeopener…Lesson One

Unlike most people, my whole life has been an open book. Regardless if it was good or bad, my motto has always been that it is what it is. I was blessed with three sons who grew up like most do and like all moms I just knew they would become amazing men with an...
The right thing isn’t always easy

The right thing isn’t always easy

I love you all. It’s such a pleasure to write this newsletter and be a part of this community. I admire you for your strength in trying times. I admire the tenacity in your attempts to do the right thing and help others. I admire the struggle that you experience...
The Internet, Social Media, Prescription Drugs, and Teens

The Internet, Social Media, Prescription Drugs, and Teens

Many teens obtain prescription drugs from their family or friends.  Since prescription drugs are widely available in the home, teens often do not have to go far to find ways to get high.  Other teens turn to the internet and social media for prescription drugs; the...
Let Go of Our Differences

Let Go of Our Differences

  “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest in your souls” Matthew 11:29 Our nation’s been whipped into a fervor. If you read the news or flip on a TV, it’s guaranteed that you will see some type of...
Still in flux, but hopeful

Still in flux, but hopeful

We raised two children, a son and daughter. Our son was a gifted student and a good athlete who began playing hockey at age 5 and continued until he began high school. We raised him in a loving home and like most parents we had certain things we liked and approved of...