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Encouragement. I was desperate for it when we were struggling in the family system disease of substance use disorder. And it was in very short supply. Addiction – which impacts every member of a family – can wear you...

Father’s Day can be an excruciating 24 hours for families struggling with the systems illness of addiction. There are so many perfect Hallmark card expectations of how family relationships are supposed to be. All together painful. Before our son, JP,...

We’ve got your back. That’s the spirit of those active in recovery communities. They understand the battle against addiction from the inside. Because they have walked a mile – or 10,000 miles – in your shoes. Over the years, I have had...

At the risk of sounding like a lite weight, I’ve really come to  really appreciate those short encouraging quotes that come up on social media feeds.  I know some are a little overused. (How many warrior princess- posts can you...