Things I've Learned So Far...

Some of the posts I've written over the last few years have struck a chord with others, so here are a few of them.  Some of these link to other Bloggers that are on the same journey.

I hope they help anyone new to this blog who may be looking for answers:


7 Truths About My Addict That Took Five Years to Learn by Ron

What I Wish My Family and Friends Could Understand by notmyboy

The Day The Nightmare Began

A Lost Youth? How Long Will It Take?

Its NOT Your Fault!

Underlying Mental Health Issues

Tangled Flowing Emotions, What Its Been Like for Me So Far

The Disease Aspect of Addiction, Part One

The Disease Aspect of Addiction, Part Two

Needles, Pens and Spoons

"Mom, please search my room"

Signs Your Child is Using

Hiding Places

Craving Heroin, Crack, Cocaine...Or all Three

A Crime or a Disease?

What Can One Person Do?

I Don't Know How I Feel

Another Death (OD) In the Group of Users He Knows

Where Do I Go to Resign From This Gig!?

Good Rehab Advice from Nikki Sixx

Hitting Bottom

There Is No Safe Place

Checklist for Enabling

Drug Testing (How To Help Your Child Stay Away from Drugs)

Another Heroin Death, A Close Friend...


Just for Orange County, California:

Finally the Word Is Getting Out Around Here

Thank You David Whiting