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As many of you probably know at this point, the American Southwest is experiencing a massive heatwave. Temperatures skyrocketing upwards of 115 degrees this past week in California and Arizona have been commonplace. The dry, bracingly hot wind that whips against your face as you step outside can be breathtaking.Read More

I have three children. Jessica 37, Jamie 34 and Tiffany 28. My two oldest are my steps kids (I don’t like the word “step”) as I have known them for 32 years and we have all gotten along, including my husband’s first wife. Tiffany, our child who didn’t have toRead More

Having a child with an addiction can create a lot of chaos and discomfort in a family. Most people who find themselves reading this blog will know this from first-hand experience. Participation in a parent recovery program introduces perspective changes that help parents to cope with incredibly difficult  situations. OneRead More

My husband and I share a blended family of five adult children.  I have three sons and my husband has two daughters.  We have been married for eight years.  Two of my three sons struggle with addiction- my oldest son age 38 and youngest son age 33.  To the bestRead More