Finding my recovery path

Finding my recovery path

​            My husband and I have three adult children.  We’re a typical family. I was a stay-at-home mom, I volunteered at each of my children’s schools through the years, we were active in our church, we took family vacations, we cheered...
One Day at a Time

One Day at a Time

​ My family photos on social media are like most everyone else’s.  You know the kind with the perfect family, great setting and well dressed.  I’ve been married for 42 years to my amazing wife, and we have two children, two grandchildren and another on the way....
Intentional about taking care of myself

Intentional about taking care of myself

​ My oldest child was a great kid and a model teenager. He was smart, kind, responsible, polite and hard-working. I regularly received compliments about what a fine young man he was. I was so proud of him and considered him a product of good Christian parenting and...
It’s in God’s hands

It’s in God’s hands

​ I have two children, one with my first husband and one with my current husband. My son from my first marriage has never recovered from his father leaving us.  He has always been exceptionally bright, and he was a joy growing up. When he was 11 years-old, issues with...
I can’t change my daughter

I can’t change my daughter

​ Our family would be considered a typical family. My husband and I have been married for 31 years, we have a 29-year-old son who’s married with children and a 23-year-old daughter. Our daughter was always the social butterfly. She included the kids who were not...