"Parents Talk Heroin and Kids and Death"

Once again my thanks go out to Dave Whiting of The Orange County Register.  After writing last week's article Dave was deeply touched by the stories he heard and realized the need to get the word out in our area.  I've told him his articles may save lives.  I wish I would have known I was not alone back in 2008 when I first discovered Keven was using.  Eventually I met the parents who read here and without you, well, I honestly don't know how I would have made it through.

I hope that some parents in OC find my blog and introduce themselves, I would love to connect with them.  

Welcome to anyone from OC!

I am quoted in the article (you can read it here), and he also posted this photo.  It was taken when Keven was being let out of jail for the first time and his PO was coming over to inspect his room.  I had already searched his room and thrown out all the other paraphernalia (that's why there are no spoons in this photo) so ALL OF THIS was what he had hidden so deep I could not find it until he told me where to pull up the carpet, which pockets to look in, and a few other hidden places!!!

Sorry, I know this photo hurts to look at for some of you.  I still feel uncomfortable when I see an empty balloon or any type of foil. Click to make photo larger.


Peace, Hope and Love, Barbara

Thank You, David Whiting!

Photo:  
PAUL BERSEBACH, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER


I was ecstatic to open (online) my local newspaper and find a front page article on how opiates are killing the youth of  South Orange County.  FINALLY someone in the media is taking notice and spreading the word.

Of course we all know this is happening across the entire USA, but where I come from, a very clean, safe, upper middle-class (mostly) area, its one of those things "nice families" think their children are immune to.  Its so important for parents to understand what is going on and that heroin is not like other drugs.

I know the photo will be upsetting for many of you to see.  I still cringe when I see a roll of foil and a laundry list of other household items that are now associated with heroin.

I've mentioned before that I've wanted to write a book, and so has Keven.  I took a class on self-publishing yesterday and think I am going to go for it.  I want to share what I've learned.  I don't have all the answers but I sure know a lot more now than I did in 2008 when this nightmare started.  Its become a passion of mine to help other parents.  Do you think anyone would actually buy the book?????  I'm open to any and all input from the other "experts" who read here.

Thanks.

Peace, Hope and Love, Barbara