As I was meditating this morning, two thoughts crossed over each other. It is these intersecting thoughts which provide the foundation for this article. First, I was reflecting on in the engagement of activities and behaviors I know I need to do. Regardless of the nature of some activities, the experiences associated with them provide […]
One of my biggest struggles in sharing the story of my journey is allowing others to experience those authentic moments when I feel the pain of a derailed life. It is difficult to share those moments because I don’t spend a lot of time there and I don’t like being there. Admitting to you there […]
I am likely at a different stage than many of you. My children are all full-grown adults. I feel fortunate knowing most of my developmental work in their lives is behind me. Despite their age or where they are in their lives, they will always be my children and I will always be their dad. […]
Yesterday, I shared a personal post on Facebook about weariness and the drain of carrying a big load. More than anything else, this burden is about spending a lot of time, effort, and energy managing outcomes which are, in many cases, beyond my complete control. Instead of trusting in the activity, where it will lead […]
As I reflect on my journey over the past eight years, one step facilitated my transformation to where I am today. It was the moment I realized how broken my life was by my son’s addiction and made a conscious decision to do something about it. I could not have predicted, nor did I anticipate […]
