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Jen discussed the challenges of communicating with loved ones struggling with substance abuse. She emphasized the importance of recognizing the shift in perspective from parent to peer, active listening, and setting clear boundaries. Jen also highlighted the need to avoid interrogating questions and maintain a normal and enjoyable tone, while…

You may have a friend that has a adult kid (20-35 years old) that is struggling with substance abuse issues. You want to help them, guide them, support them but you may be unsure how. Here is a presentation I gave at EAGA (Executive Association of Greater Asheville) to help…

A video to help generate some good ideas for giving gifts to people who may have substance abuse issues.

I am part of the WNC National Speakers Association chapter and recently, I gave this talk. It’s what community members can do to help family members.

Another Reddit story asking if 30 young enough to get my life together after a brutal meth addiction. I know plenty of people even older that have turned their life around so absolutely.

Another Reddit story for you. This one is AITA for refusing to forgive my Drug Addict BIL (Brother-In-Law)

Reading another Reddit post: Reddit: Parents of Live-In Adult Children Struggling with Addiction- How Do You Cope?

Another Reddit Story/Question. Parents of children who were/are addicted to drugs/alcohol, what were the warning signs. What are some warning signs to add? Leave in the comments

Welcome to a new series of stories on Reddit and other platforms that are related to substance abuse issues. The first story is coming from a Reddit story. "AITA for saying a part of the reason I fell into addiction. "

What happens when mothers and daughters have to “adult” together? In this episode, My mom, Lynn Carnes and myself, along with another mother Christine Dickson and her daughter Lauren Martinson got together and talked about the challenges, the experiences, the memories, and some hard conversations we've experienced and how we…

These Statistics were take from the 2021 Census at https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2021-nsduh-annual-national-report Among the 40.7 million people aged 12 or older in 2021 with an illicit drug or alcohol use disorder in the past year who did not receive treatment at a specialty facility, 96.8 percent (or 39.5 million people) felt they…

Caroline Holke works with Type A, high performing women who drink more than they intend to sometimes. It wouldn't be classified as a drinking problem, but they have a problem with using it as a crutch and want to get their control back. They hire her to get rid of…

Chelsea is a Narcotics Unit Paralegal Specialist with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, and a member of Silent No More. Addiction has rattled just about every one of her family members, ultimately claiming the lives of her two oldest brothers Steven and Scott. Steven passed…

Michele has lived through absolute hell and can smile on the other side of the abyss. Her life's work is to facilitate healing and to guide people back to the knowingness of their own inner strength and to not just survive, but to live their lives fully. Outline: What does…

Know Hope North Carolina's mission is to remember those we have lost, support those in recovery and give hope to those still struggling. Create memorial banner and billboards with faces of those lost to addiction in NC. Refer clients to detox and treatment centers. Facilitate grief groups. Outline of Podcast…

In this episode, Tracy and I get into a great conversation about what do kids need and how that translates later in life. Safety, Security, and Love are three important things and in that, creating a safe place to be heard and how important connection is. Tracy Redfearn is a…

In this episode, Michele Rogers shares with us her journey of losing her son. This was a powerful conversation about what happens next as well as her experience. The biggest take away from this conversation is, this is not a parenting problem. Here is just a little of Michele's story…

My next episode includes a guest that made a new year's resolution to get sober and 4 years later, she is still sober. She talks with us about her journey into sobriety and how she did it. It wasn't the typical path, and it has shown to be successful for…

You hear it all the time with people who have loved ones with substance abuse issues. The "Letting go". But what does that really mean. Sometimes we have a misconception on what "Letting Go" really means.

In so many cases, we unintentionally ask things of others who can not give us what we need. and then we end up resentful, angry, and feeling a little defeated. It is important to pay close attention and gain clarity on making sure we are asking people the right people…

Lies is something you will encounter a bit if you have a loved one with substance abuse issues. One thing to remember, it's never personal. Also, we have to think and question, what exactly is their incentive to be honest.

This is a great guidance system for a large majority of my decision making when it comes to helping people or doing favors. I generally won't simply "give" anything away. I'm always happy to help if people are willing to help themselves.

In this video clip of my 50th podcast episode with Dr. Susan Birne-Stone, we discussed why it's not so simple to just simply put the drugs down and everything will be ok. Change is hard, doesn't mean we should do it. It's just about having compassion and understanding of the…

What is the #1 boundary for families set? That is a big question!! A question that can be distilled down to one thing...and you already know what it is. Listen to this clip in my last podcast episode. So much wisdom in this one answer!