At one point, going for a ride on my bicycle was simply an act of exercise. It was something I did because physiologically my body wouldn’t allow me to run and all my years, and laps, of competitive swimming made the pool a psychological hell. Riding a bike was my way way of going for […]
The inspiration for this blog is the result of a blog I read today from another dad with a son in recovery when he asked “Where are the Dads?” Shortly after I was celebrating and embracing the powerful transitions occurring in my life, I was having lunch with a couple of close, trusted friends. Both […]
I was listening to a conversation yesterday between Dr. Herby Bell and Dean Dauphinais, two awesome men and fathers actively committed to educating and inspiring parents and families dealing with addiction. “Be the change you want to see in your son.” What a powerful statement. As parents, we give direction to our children in many […]
It was around this time three years ago that I was in the middle of my 100Day Challenge. That challenge — ride my bike for an hour a day for one hundred consecutive days — was created to help me find strength and clarity in the face of my son’s addiction driven life. I experienced, […]
Many of us have spent the week tripping over, reading, or sharing a variety of thoughts, blogs, articles, and perspectives regarding drug abuse and addiction. Featured among these content providers were the large group, and getting larger, of parents like me who have made it their commitment to get involved — to help, guide and […]
