I knew what I had to do but I was so afraid to do it.

Life never turns out the way our parents plan for us or the way we plan for ourselves. I was 21 when my mom had my brother, Jacob. He was the baby of five kids and the only boy. So, it was easy for him to steal our hearts. OurRead More

LEASH LAWS A few months ago, a friend of my wife and I told a story about her dog, Billie.  They were at a coffee shop patio enjoying a morning coffee and a “puppuccino.”  Billie noticed another canine coffee-lover and tried to walk over and say “Hi.”  But try asRead More

I spent a good portion of my life isolated. Consistent feelings of shame and guilt underpinned my thoughts, my actions, and informed most of the relationships I had left. The disease of addiction became a vicious cycle, endlessly attempting to drown those “negative” emotions or feelings I had about myselfRead More

The road to recovery can be long and arduous for many. Looking at the statistics, it can often take many attempts and relapses to finally reach long-term recovery. As a result, family members of the addicted loved one can become discouraged, cynical, frustrated, and may even revert back to oldRead More