“The day I developed a love for alcohol was July 8, 1984,” James H. recalled in a recent interview. “I was 13 years old, and my parents were celebrating their wedding anniversary. The night before, I went to a keg party three blocks away.” As the youngest of 12 children in an Irish Catholic family, James had always ... Read More
Great Reasons to Be Proud of Yourself
Whether big or small, the achievements you make every day deserve to be celebrated. But if you struggle to recognize your actions for the worthy pursuits they are, you aren't alone. Honoring daily efforts can be a challenge for many people, though doing so is crucial for keeping yourself on the path toward even greater ... Read More
What Being a Parent of an Addict Taught Me
What Being a Parent of an Addict Taught Me I am the parent of an addict. A heroin addict, to be specific. No one can prepare a mother for this kind of lifestyle. However, as moms around the world tend to do, I stepped up to the plate and dealt with the hand I was given. Baseball games and slumber parties were traded ... Read More
A Letter to My Former Drug Addicted Self
Chances are you are reading this letter and when I tell you where you are in life, what your thoughts are, and what kind of person you have become, you will do two totally opposite things. You wont believe me but you will hope it is true. Because as your future non drug addicted self I know the pain you are going ... Read More
