It was a conversation I had years ago with a life coach here in Phoenix which opened my eyes to how my ego was protecting me from the painful experiences of my son’s addiction while simultaneously blocking my healing. I have reflected often on the enlightenment obtained from this conversation and thought it might provide […]
As I was leaving for my cross-country cycling trip, my son was in the process of entering a treatment program. After eight months clean, a minor relapse, and another round with an infection, he made a commitment, on his own, to enter a treatment program. While this was not the first time he would be […]
Relating to the issue of increased substance abuse and addiction in our communities, the question was asked, “What do you think your community needs to implement to address demand?” My response… Engaged and involved parents of adolescent children willing to learn about addiction, trauma, and what their children are experiencing as they pass thru this […]
I have had many conversations with parents struggling to understand the choices their addicted child makes. The common thread in these conversations begins with declaration of exasperation, “I just don’t understand, how could they…? The answer to this question is simple: You can’t make sense out of nonsense. What we see as normal, appropriate, responsible, […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/Looking_forward_010217.mp3 “No matter how dark the present appears, I choose to live for the promise of the future…” This was the first quote I celebrated as I completed my first 100Pedals bike ride on January 1, 2011. It has been six years since I made the decision that my life, despite the chaos of my […]
