October 24, 2016

When denial gets in the way of reality

We have all heard the saying “your gut is always right.” Despite our affirmative experiences with this truth, we have all had that defining moment where we wish we trusted our gut instincts. It is hard for parents to believe that one of their children is using, lying, being dishonest, or manipulating them.  Even though […]

Addiction Conversation Podcast
October 17, 2016

When our boundaries hurt us

This podcast segment is a response to a question sent regarding the boundaries a parent set for her addicted son. The boundaries didn’t change anything and now the parent is struggling to be comfortable with the decision and the undesired outcome. In this response, I reflect on two components to this challenge: First, the motivation […]

Addiction Conversation Podcast
October 10, 2016

Communicating with your addicted child

The question was asked, “how do you talk to your addicted child without pushing them over the edge?” The answer is easier than you may realize, executing it may take some time and effort. We want so badly to steer them toward recovery, responsibility, change that it is hard to resist the urge to remind […]

Addiction Conversation Podcast
October 3, 2016

Finding peace in the chaos of addiction

The last scheduled speaking stop on the Cycling for Recovery Mission was in Somerset, PA on Sunday, September 25. With nearly 35 people attending this event at St. Francis in the Fields Church, I shared the story of my journey with my younger son’s addiction and the impact it had on our family. The chaos […]

Addiction Conversation Podcast
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