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The Super Power I Never Asked For.

Aug 22, 2017
Almost a decade after the death of my father I am still living with the residual affects of his... Click Here To Read More

Death and Addiction: The Feelings Nobody Wants to Talk About

Jul 17, 2017
  I often tell people that my dad died when I was 12 years old and on some levels... Click Here To Read More

When Helping is Harmful–The Fine Line Between Helping and Hurting

Jun 19, 2017
If you have ever loved an addict, it’s likely you’ve heard the word “enabling” before. Maybe friends, family, or... Click Here To Read More

The Consequences of Acceptable Unmanageability

Jun 18, 2017
I’ve thought that I was an addict for as long as I can remember. A biologically predetermined inevitability that... Click Here To Read More

Let’s Be Brave And Share Our Stories. I’ll Go First

Nov 15, 2016
When I was twelve years old I told my father it was me or the heroin; I had just set... Click Here To Read More

Is Intervention Right For My Family?

Nov 01, 2016
The short answer…is yes. But because nothing in addiction seems as simple as this, I will elaborate.   I... Click Here To Read More

Talking To Kids About Addiction

Aug 12, 2016
Knowing the appropriate things to say to a child when there is addiction in the home can feel overwhelming... Click Here To Read More