I was taught to start strong. This year, I’m choosing soft instead. I am terrible with directions. Truly terrible. My husband likes to joke that if I’m ever lost, I should pick a direction and then immediately turn around — because I’m almost always headed the wrong way. It’s funny because it’s true. And also…
If you’re here, it’s likely because someone you love is struggling with mental health or substance use disorder. That journey is overwhelming, exhausting, and full of questions you never imagined you’d have to ask. The start of a new year can feel like a cruel joke—another reminder that time is passing, yet nothing seems to…
As the year winds down, there’s a natural pull to reflect on what was, what is, and what could be. For families affected by a loved one’s mental health or substance use struggles, this season can feel especially heavy. Setting goals or even imagining a brighter new year might seem impossible when just surviving each…
There’s a common story in the A.A. community that resonates deeply with me, and with many families who are on the journey of supporting a loved one through addiction or mental health challenges. It’s called “Drop the Rock.” The idea is simple, yet incredibly powerful: Imagine yourself swimming toward a brighter, healthier future, but you’re…
Supporting the Journey of Parallel Recovery™ When my son was deep in the grips of his addiction, I often felt like I was living life on the edge of a cliff. Or maybe it was him on the cliff, and I was right below, scrambling desperately to make sure he didn’t fall. If I’m honest,…