About Dave Cooke

Dave Cooke is a dad on a mission. His mission is to help parents get control of their lives over the powerful, destructive influences of a child's addiction. As the father of a son in a ten year heroin battle, Dave knows all to well the challenges parents and families face. He also knows there is a way to find peace in the chaos. It is his mission to help parents discover their path to a healthier, balanced life even if a child's active addiction is still part of their daily journey.

February 14, 2011

When You Hit the Wall

Day 45: 21.0 miles/1:20 “Feeling stronger every day!” Today was a milestone day. I have now traveled 1000.2 miles on the bike since January 1, 2011. Forty-five days on the bike, around 22 miles and 80 minutes a ride. Today’s ride was as much mental as it was physical. The reason I know this is […]

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February 13, 2011

A Stronger Habit than the Morning Coffee

Day 44: 32.8 miles/2:00  “You can’t fix anything in simply one lesson. That is why change is so hard – we have to keep working at it until we get good at it.” For those people who have a routine or are process oriented, their habits are obvious to everyone close to them.  If you […]

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February 12, 2011

Always Make ‘Em Smile

Day 43: 27.8 miles/1:37 “It only takes a moment to be pleasant to someone; but, it may be the smile they needed to change their day.” My children have always gotten a kick out of how easily I can simply say something to a stranger to briefly and simply engage them. It is something I […]

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February 11, 2011

Simply Win — One Day at a Time

Day 42: 21.0 miles/1:20  “Even the smallest of steps on the toughest of days is progress. All you need to do is succeed today and worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.” I have to admit that some of the rides this week have been a little difficult.  At fifty-four I am not sure my body is designed […]

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February 10, 2011

Participation is Mandatory

Day 41: 23.7 miles/1:23  “Active participation is a two way street; either you are getting something out of it or you are bringing something to it.  Either way there is never an excuse for not being involved.” I was thinking about Brandon’s rehab program this morning.  He is in his 3rd day of a 28-day program.  […]

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