Learn the first three steps in the 12 steps of recovery. Even though moms aren’t addicted to drugs or alcohol, we are often obsessed with worry and fear. If we learn the first three steps in recovery, we will find hope.

Learn suggestions on how to handle denial in your addicted love one.

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. “Benjamin Franklin. Create a simple plan that you can follow and implement so you live the life you envisioned.

Creating a vision board can help you find joy despite your addicted loved one’s choices. What do you have to lose if you don’t plan for joy today?

As parents of addicted loved ones, we often believe that our child is going to die from his addiction. Here’s a way to help you cope from negative thoughts.

A Letter to an ALO the Day We Let Go Without Giving Up

1. Define the problem, 2. Brainstorm, 3. Eliminate unwanted ideas, 4. Identify obstacles, 5. Communicate plan, 6. Get out of the way.

Name your limits, tune in to your feelings, be direct, give yourself permission, practice self-awareness, consider your past and present, make self care a priority, seek support, be assertive, and start small.

Practical exercises that can create a more resilient parent who wants to minimize anxiety and maximize Hope and positivity.

Build resilience. Start a journey to track your awareness and BE the change you need. Write your happy ending.