Should you hide the truth about your son/daughters addiction?
This is one I face everyday. In fact, from people that you would least expect. This sometimes makes life difficult for me. Thank goodness I am strong in my recovery, but if I were not, I could imagine how I would use something as simple as this as an excuse to go back out and “use”. I’m also not embarrassed by my past. When I was, I was hiding, and guess where? So now I embrace it and I help others do as well. But let’s get into another issue.
Your kids
Adults are different. We have the wherewithal to look ahead and to plan our approach to this subject matter strategically and in a bit less of an abstract manner than our children do. Parents are there to make the decisions that will (hopefully) make a positive impact on the rest of their lives. This includes knowing not telling all your friends and neighbors about your child in addiction.
This is a touchy subject. The last thing we should be doing is enabling our kids. A perfect example of enabling them is not bringing this subject into light. However, it should only go so far. As a parent, think about whom you are talking to. You should talk outloud about this subject within the confines of your home and amongst family but don’t make it a habit to run around telling all your all your acquaintances. We all know how fast rumors and false stories start to spread. If you let the world know about your child’s drinking issue, you know it’s only a matter of time before the story morphs into him/her having an extreme heroin addiction. Also, take into consideration his future intentions with college or employers. Even though unfortunate, these future relationships may never kindle. That’s sad considering those in recovery are most often than not, highly intelligent with above average IQ’s.
So don’t go “blabbing it around town.”
Especially out of spite to your child’s behavior and addiction. This will only make this worse and cause a rift between you and your child. They will lose trust in you an ultimately develop resentment towards you, which may lead to more “use”. Instead, choose whom you tell carefully. If you do it to vent and feel better then that’s ok. If you do it to help you formulate opinions, that is ok too! Just be aware to your reasoning when discussing this with friends and family, if its for the right reason, then no harm no foul.
Its important to talk to people about this subject as you also need to heal and mend, just be careful with whom you are talking too.
Super Star
Crusader for Sobriety
www.weareoneonline.org
teenage drug abuse
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Whitney Houston, the icon that she is, is in denial!
Ok Crusaders, I would LOVE some feedback for a change on this one. Let me know what you think or if I helped in anyway or if you think I am just plain nuts! Send an email to super@superstarsuperstar.com
Ok, I was going to blog about steroids this evening and how I think they directly relate to substance abuse issues at our nations school but I just received an email from a parent asking what I thought of Oprah’s interview with Whitney Houston, so the steroid conversation will have to wait. And that’s probably for the best as the use of steroids in our schools hits a nerve with me like you wouldn’t believe.
Ok, first and foremost, to all the men out there that are reading this. I don’t sit and watch Oprah ever night. I think she is brilliant but my participation with her show pretty much stops there. However, when I heard Whitney Houston was going to be on to talk about her drug addiction, I made sure to clear my schedule and tune in. After all, kids will be tuning in as well and they will be listening and paying closer attention that you might think.
Let’s get another thing out of the way, I don’t own a single Whitney Houston CD ok guys, So save the emails. Nevertheless, if you don’t think she’s an icon, your need to have your brain checked. There is no one in this universe, nor even a parallel universe that can deny that voice. Its spectacular and she is indeed a living icon. However, she’s also an addict, just like me.
Let me get right to it and explain why I didn’t care for the interview. Immediately I was drawn to her and her story. Its so great to see that she is alive and breathing, unlike her friend Michael Jackson who died because he was couldn’t get the help he needed to escape his addiction to drugs. Whitney came clean about her use of marijuana right away and with this, I thought we were set for a truthful interview, but soon it would become obvious that I was wrong. Why? Because, I’m here to tell you, in no way was she telling the truth about her use of crack cocaine. As other blogs and news articles suggest, her claims of smoking them in tandum, was in my opinion, a blatant act of denial. We have all seen the pictures of the glass pipe on her bathroom counter. How could she of forgotten about this? Any why would Oprah not bring this up? On Whitney’s behalf, this was such an addict move and is called the act of minimization. The act of minimization is something that we addicts do all the time to make something that we did appear look smaller or more minute to the observer. This way we feel like less of an ass, and ultimately point the finger towards something or someone else. For example, Whitney’s effort of declaring “Bobby” her true drug was her effort of placing the blame for her use elsewhere. Yes, legitimately, we can perceive the closest individuals in our lives as a drug. For normal people this is to be considered to be more of an infatuation, however to us addicts, we can take something such as you looking in our general direction as a sign of “love.” It’s bizarre and scary for those on the outside watching in but no need to run, we just crave more attention than most and until you understand and grasp what the symptoms of addiction are about, you will always have this problem. No worries, this type of thinking can be fixed.
Anyway, I do not want to get crazy into the rest of the interview but I was fascinated by this story. Here is a woman who has enormous amounts of wealth. She can afford the BEST doctors and therapists, but yet, can’t get past what some of the homeless people living under the bridges of Chicago cant get past. That old darn issue of denial. When tackling your addiction, be real, the first step to overcoming it is to own up to it. Denial can kill you. Admit you have a problem in its entirety. Stop blaming where you work, or whom you hang with, or things you have seen that you claim make you want to use. Once you do that fully and 100%, the denial is gone.
The problem with this interview is that there will be some kids who will emulate this behavior. Kids who will think now that because Whitney did it, they too can minimize and not fully own up to their use. Please take note of what I pointed out during this blog regarding Whitney’s interview. If you even sense your kids aren’t “owning up” then you can stay one step ahead of them, stop them in their tracks, and help them face the reality of the situation by telling showing them where you know they are wrong.
Super Star Crusader for Sobriety
www.weareoneonline.org
Ok, I was going to blog about steroids this evening and how I think they directly relate to substance abuse issues at our nations school but I just received an email from a parent asking what I thought of Oprah’s interview with Whitney Houston, so the steroid conversation will have to wait. And that’s probably for the best as the use of steroids in our schools hits a nerve with me like you wouldn’t believe.
Ok, first and foremost, to all the men out there that are reading this. I don’t sit and watch Oprah ever night. I think she is brilliant but my participation with her show pretty much stops there. However, when I heard Whitney Houston was going to be on to talk about her drug addiction, I made sure to clear my schedule and tune in. After all, kids will be tuning in as well and they will be listening and paying closer attention that you might think.
Let’s get another thing out of the way, I don’t own a single Whitney Houston CD ok guys, So save the emails. Nevertheless, if you don’t think she’s an icon, your need to have your brain checked. There is no one in this universe, nor even a parallel universe that can deny that voice. Its spectacular and she is indeed a living icon. However, she’s also an addict, just like me.
Let me get right to it and explain why I didn’t care for the interview. Immediately I was drawn to her and her story. Its so great to see that she is alive and breathing, unlike her friend Michael Jackson who died because he was couldn’t get the help he needed to escape his addiction to drugs. Whitney came clean about her use of marijuana right away and with this, I thought we were set for a truthful interview, but soon it would become obvious that I was wrong. Why? Because, I’m here to tell you, in no way was she telling the truth about her use of crack cocaine. As other blogs and news articles suggest, her claims of smoking them in tandum, was in my opinion, a blatant act of denial. We have all seen the pictures of the glass pipe on her bathroom counter. How could she of forgotten about this? Any why would Oprah not bring this up? On Whitney’s behalf, this was such an addict move and is called the act of minimization. The act of minimization is something that we addicts do all the time to make something that we did appear look smaller or more minute to the observer. This way we feel like less of an ass, and ultimately point the finger towards something or someone else. For example, Whitney’s effort of declaring “Bobby” her true drug was her effort of placing the blame for her use elsewhere. Yes, legitimately, we can perceive the closest individuals in our lives as a drug. For normal people this is to be considered to be more of an infatuation, however to us addicts, we can take something such as you looking in our general direction as a sign of “love.” It’s bizarre and scary for those on the outside watching in but no need to run, we just crave more attention than most and until you understand and grasp what the symptoms of addiction are about, you will always have this problem. No worries, this type of thinking can be fixed.
Anyway, I do not want to get crazy into the rest of the interview but I was fascinated by this story. Here is a woman who has enormous amounts of wealth. She can afford the BEST doctors and therapists, but yet, can’t get past what some of the homeless people living under the bridges of Chicago cant get past. That old darn issue of denial. When tackling your addiction, be real, the first step to overcoming it is to own up to it. Denial can kill you. Admit you have a problem in its entirety. Stop blaming where you work, or whom you hang with, or things you have seen that you claim make you want to use. Once you do that fully and 100%, the denial is gone.
The problem with this interview is that there will be some kids who will emulate this behavior. Kids who will think now that because Whitney did it, they too can minimize and not fully own up to their use. Please take note of what I pointed out during this blog regarding Whitney’s interview. If you even sense your kids aren’t “owning up” then you can stay one step ahead of them, stop them in their tracks, and help them face the reality of the situation by telling showing them where you know they are wrong.
Super Star Crusader for Sobriety
www.weareoneonline.org
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Get real, drugs are at our schools and are easy to get.
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Drugs at school.
I read a report that in the year 2006, “more than 60 percent of teens were aware of drugs being sold, used, or kept at their school.” Knowing what I do now, I am not surprised at this. However, when I was in high school, I had no clue that drugs were so readily available. My point? Do not be naive. Drugs are at all our schools and are there for the taking. What are you going to do to help your son or daughter make the right decision?
It starts at home.
Right off the bat I can think of a couple things. One being to establish a clear family position on drugs. It's okay to say, "We don't allow any drug use and children in this family are not allowed to drink alcohol. The only time that you can take any drugs is when the doctor or Mom or Dad gives you medicine when you're sick. Tell them why you made this rule and don’t be afraid to “get” real about it. Tell them that you love them very much and don’t want to see them get sick because that’s what drugs will do to them. Also, don’t be afraid to tell them that drugs can kill. They need to be afraid of them. I wish I was. I also wish my friend John who died last month from an overdose were . Unfortunately, it’s too late for him but it’s never too late for you to warn your kids about the seriousness of drugs. Ask them if they have questions and talk to them as often as you can about this, because when you’re not talking to them, rest assured someone else is.
In addition, be a good example
Children will do what you do much more readily than what you say. So try not to reach for a beer the minute you come home after a tough day; it sends the message that drinking is the best way to unwind. Offer dinner guests non-alcoholic drinks in addition to wine and spirits. Moreover, take care not to pop pills, even over-the-counter remedies, indiscriminately. Your behavior needs to reflect your beliefs. Kids are very intuitive and so so much smarter than we adults often give them credit for. Always know that they are watching and emulating their heroes, believe it or not, its you.
I know it must be tough being a parent and having to try to protect your kids from the dangers that surround them day in and day out. We’d like to think that the schools that we send them to were some sort of safe houses for them but they are increasingly becoming more dangerous than ever before. That’s why its important to stay on top of this subject at home and in the schools themselves.
If you would like to have Super Star and Rock Star at your children’s school to talk to them about drugs then check out our programs via our website at www.weareoneonline.org.
Super Star
www.suprstarsuperstar.com
Drugs at school.
I read a report that in the year 2006, “more than 60 percent of teens were aware of drugs being sold, used, or kept at their school.” Knowing what I do now, I am not surprised at this. However, when I was in high school, I had no clue that drugs were so readily available. My point? Do not be naive. Drugs are at all our schools and are there for the taking. What are you going to do to help your son or daughter make the right decision?
It starts at home.
Right off the bat I can think of a couple things. One being to establish a clear family position on drugs. It's okay to say, "We don't allow any drug use and children in this family are not allowed to drink alcohol. The only time that you can take any drugs is when the doctor or Mom or Dad gives you medicine when you're sick. Tell them why you made this rule and don’t be afraid to “get” real about it. Tell them that you love them very much and don’t want to see them get sick because that’s what drugs will do to them. Also, don’t be afraid to tell them that drugs can kill. They need to be afraid of them. I wish I was. I also wish my friend John who died last month from an overdose were . Unfortunately, it’s too late for him but it’s never too late for you to warn your kids about the seriousness of drugs. Ask them if they have questions and talk to them as often as you can about this, because when you’re not talking to them, rest assured someone else is.
In addition, be a good example
Children will do what you do much more readily than what you say. So try not to reach for a beer the minute you come home after a tough day; it sends the message that drinking is the best way to unwind. Offer dinner guests non-alcoholic drinks in addition to wine and spirits. Moreover, take care not to pop pills, even over-the-counter remedies, indiscriminately. Your behavior needs to reflect your beliefs. Kids are very intuitive and so so much smarter than we adults often give them credit for. Always know that they are watching and emulating their heroes, believe it or not, its you.
I know it must be tough being a parent and having to try to protect your kids from the dangers that surround them day in and day out. We’d like to think that the schools that we send them to were some sort of safe houses for them but they are increasingly becoming more dangerous than ever before. That’s why its important to stay on top of this subject at home and in the schools themselves.
If you would like to have Super Star and Rock Star at your children’s school to talk to them about drugs then check out our programs via our website at www.weareoneonline.org.
Super Star
www.suprstarsuperstar.com
Friday, September 11, 2009
Think cigarettes can’t lead your child to drugs? Think again.
Think cigarettes can’t lead your child to drugs? Think again. If your son or daughter has just been busted smoking at school or by you, then after you get your yelling out of the way, sit them down and talk about it. Why bother? Here is a perfect example and it comes from my not so nice past.
I can recall looking for a way out from my emotions early on. It’s what us addicts do as we have a fear of actually dealing and working through our problems. Most of the time it’s because we were never given the proper tools and/or developed the self-confidence to even bother trying. For the most part, we think that numbing our feelings will make them go away. That is until we are in our full-blown addiction and the consequences of our use starts to rear its ugly head. Why do I bring this up? Its because the cigarettes are what I first used as an escape mechanism. There was a deeper reason to my smoking them other than just the obvious one, to look cool.
At the age of 12ish or so, I can recall not feeling so good about who I was. The kids at school didn’t seem to like my brother nor I to the level that I had hoped. Being picked last in gym class did hurt. Seeing the girl’s chase the more popular did hurt. Going home to an empty house all the time, sucked. I needed to get away. This led to my discovery of the cigarette.
I didn’t smoke all that often because I didn’t want others to know that I was doing such a disgusting act. I would hide in the woods behind the shed and puff away until I caught enough of a buzz to feel like I was flying away from all the issues that at the time seemed so unconquerable. Eventually my smoking led to my drinking, and so on and so on.
I see kids that are the same age everyday walking down the street smoking and being less discrete about this action and I sometimes wonder. Do their parents know? Does the child know the path he/she is on could be fatal? What are they running from?
One thing is for sure, if your child is smoking, don’t fall for the standard excuse that its just for show. That is bull. There is always a deeper meaning and reasoning behind this action. They are running from something and it’s your responsibility as a parent to get to the bottom of the issue and try to help them face their emotions successfully. I wish to god someone did this for me when I was younger, it would have saved me from the devastating 18 years of drug addiction that all first stemmed from smoking that first cigarette.
Super Star
www.weareoneonline.org
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I can recall looking for a way out from my emotions early on. It’s what us addicts do as we have a fear of actually dealing and working through our problems. Most of the time it’s because we were never given the proper tools and/or developed the self-confidence to even bother trying. For the most part, we think that numbing our feelings will make them go away. That is until we are in our full-blown addiction and the consequences of our use starts to rear its ugly head. Why do I bring this up? Its because the cigarettes are what I first used as an escape mechanism. There was a deeper reason to my smoking them other than just the obvious one, to look cool.
At the age of 12ish or so, I can recall not feeling so good about who I was. The kids at school didn’t seem to like my brother nor I to the level that I had hoped. Being picked last in gym class did hurt. Seeing the girl’s chase the more popular did hurt. Going home to an empty house all the time, sucked. I needed to get away. This led to my discovery of the cigarette.
I didn’t smoke all that often because I didn’t want others to know that I was doing such a disgusting act. I would hide in the woods behind the shed and puff away until I caught enough of a buzz to feel like I was flying away from all the issues that at the time seemed so unconquerable. Eventually my smoking led to my drinking, and so on and so on.
I see kids that are the same age everyday walking down the street smoking and being less discrete about this action and I sometimes wonder. Do their parents know? Does the child know the path he/she is on could be fatal? What are they running from?
One thing is for sure, if your child is smoking, don’t fall for the standard excuse that its just for show. That is bull. There is always a deeper meaning and reasoning behind this action. They are running from something and it’s your responsibility as a parent to get to the bottom of the issue and try to help them face their emotions successfully. I wish to god someone did this for me when I was younger, it would have saved me from the devastating 18 years of drug addiction that all first stemmed from smoking that first cigarette.
Super Star
www.weareoneonline.org
Pre-order the CD “Serenity” from the We Are One store today located at www.weareonestore.com. All proceeds go towards helping us continue to raise awareness to the dreaded disease of addiction within our communities.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Working out with your kids during recovery.
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Working out with your kids during recovery.
Um yeah! No brainier. For your kids or for yourself. This is something that I find as a must. Now do not get any pre-misconceptions. When I say “working out”, THAT does not necessarily mean you have to be tied into a gym. Working out can be so many different things. Hiking, biking, walking, bowling, walking the dogs. Anything that involves even the slightest bit of strenuous activity is considered to be working out. I however prefer the gym! Let me tell you why it’s so important especially while early in recovery.
At its most basic level, working out makes you feel amazing! It makes you looks amazing and it makes your thinking a little less stinkin. No, really! While in rehab, we were shuttled to the gym five days a week. There is something so magical and powerful about having healthy endorphins, that drugs could never provide, rush through your body as you strengthen and sculpt your muscles. The fact that the treatment center was pro health and provided every opportunity for us to heal and thrive only proved to me that someone somewhere must have done some sort of study proving its benefits.
Working out was something I had started to do while in my second week of recovery and I have no doubt in my mind that it has been a cinder block in my success. It has cleared my mind from cravings on numerous occasions and has built up my self-confidence to a level that even my brother is envious of.
To really drive home the point to the importance of working out and getting in shape, I am going to be riding a bike starting Oct 6th from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Its going to be brutal but so was my effort of getting sober, so what? Im going to do it despite almost 100% of people telling me I wont have a chance in hell at crossing the finish line. When you believe in yourself you can do whatever the heck you want in this world providing you are healthy enough to attempt it
So if you or your child is in recovery from substance abuse, get them outside or to the gym. Because they are recovering addicts, in no time they will get excited about the changes they are seeing and let their enthusiasm take them to the next day, sober.
Super Star
www.weareoneonline.org
Working out with your kids during recovery.
Um yeah! No brainier. For your kids or for yourself. This is something that I find as a must. Now do not get any pre-misconceptions. When I say “working out”, THAT does not necessarily mean you have to be tied into a gym. Working out can be so many different things. Hiking, biking, walking, bowling, walking the dogs. Anything that involves even the slightest bit of strenuous activity is considered to be working out. I however prefer the gym! Let me tell you why it’s so important especially while early in recovery.
At its most basic level, working out makes you feel amazing! It makes you looks amazing and it makes your thinking a little less stinkin. No, really! While in rehab, we were shuttled to the gym five days a week. There is something so magical and powerful about having healthy endorphins, that drugs could never provide, rush through your body as you strengthen and sculpt your muscles. The fact that the treatment center was pro health and provided every opportunity for us to heal and thrive only proved to me that someone somewhere must have done some sort of study proving its benefits.
Working out was something I had started to do while in my second week of recovery and I have no doubt in my mind that it has been a cinder block in my success. It has cleared my mind from cravings on numerous occasions and has built up my self-confidence to a level that even my brother is envious of.
To really drive home the point to the importance of working out and getting in shape, I am going to be riding a bike starting Oct 6th from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Its going to be brutal but so was my effort of getting sober, so what? Im going to do it despite almost 100% of people telling me I wont have a chance in hell at crossing the finish line. When you believe in yourself you can do whatever the heck you want in this world providing you are healthy enough to attempt it
So if you or your child is in recovery from substance abuse, get them outside or to the gym. Because they are recovering addicts, in no time they will get excited about the changes they are seeing and let their enthusiasm take them to the next day, sober.
Super Star
www.weareoneonline.org
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Sleeping too much after rehab?
I was at the gym today here in Chicagoland and was approached by a mother whose son just came back from rehab. I do not know how she “knew” who I was, most here do not yet, but she did, and obviously felt comfortable with approaching me. Her concern was her son’s apparent desire to do nothing more than sleep since returning home.
It is not at all uncommon for people to sleep after they have gone through rehab and are now facing life sober. He is sober and this is quite an exhaustive accomplishment for someone early in recovery. This accomplishment is so much more important than anything else right now, so if he is sleeping for the first couple days after returning, leave him/her be. It is important to note however that this sleeping pattern should not continue past the first few days. I have found that keeping busy and structure are THE most important things to maintaining ones sobriety, so after a couple days, get him up and on his feet. Get him/her outside, take them shopping with you, or anything else you can think of to keep them busy. I know its demanding at times, but its certainly better than the alternative. Besides, this extra time is wonderful for creating an even stringer bond between you and your child. And who knows, you might actually end up liking their music after all!
Realize it your son/daughter who is responsible for his recovery, however, not responsible for having the disease. Don’t be mad at him. It will only frustrate the both of you and this they may use as an excuse go relapse. Try to put your frustration back on the disease. Parents are not prepared to deal with diseases such as addiction to don’t take this out on yourself either. Just do the best you can do, get educated, and be there for your child, they, just as you, can do this!
Super Star
www.weareoneonline.org
It is not at all uncommon for people to sleep after they have gone through rehab and are now facing life sober. He is sober and this is quite an exhaustive accomplishment for someone early in recovery. This accomplishment is so much more important than anything else right now, so if he is sleeping for the first couple days after returning, leave him/her be. It is important to note however that this sleeping pattern should not continue past the first few days. I have found that keeping busy and structure are THE most important things to maintaining ones sobriety, so after a couple days, get him up and on his feet. Get him/her outside, take them shopping with you, or anything else you can think of to keep them busy. I know its demanding at times, but its certainly better than the alternative. Besides, this extra time is wonderful for creating an even stringer bond between you and your child. And who knows, you might actually end up liking their music after all!
Realize it your son/daughter who is responsible for his recovery, however, not responsible for having the disease. Don’t be mad at him. It will only frustrate the both of you and this they may use as an excuse go relapse. Try to put your frustration back on the disease. Parents are not prepared to deal with diseases such as addiction to don’t take this out on yourself either. Just do the best you can do, get educated, and be there for your child, they, just as you, can do this!
Super Star
www.weareoneonline.org
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Why you should read into DJ AM's Death.
I am just so sad to read about this guys death. I never knew him, never heard a note of his music but understood his story. It’s tragic. 4 years clean and with one relapse, he’s gone. It’s a shame.
Apparently he didn't look like he was struggling. But this is a crazy disease. With people in the spot light it's about looking good, alot of people have to look good in the entertainment business. It's about ... having a smile on your face, and telling everyone you're okay, but if you're not being real and honest, this is how you end up. And let me tell you, it’s the same in our schools. Lets not forget what it was like for us in school. All of us (at least we felt this way) had the spot lights on us at all times. All our friends and peers were watching us and talking to their friends about us. There is no doubt the teachers were doing the same thing.
If you think your child has successfully beaten down his/her addiction and its never to be seen again, your naive. Our addiction is always around the corner and its getting stronger by the minute. The trick is to never let it meet us again. Unfortunately, for DJ AM, the encounter led to his death. The lesson here: Keep the lines of communication open and stay on top of the subject at home. Bring it up often and check in with your child’s recovery. Call it a progress report and get regular updates. Our disease can reengage with us at any second if we aren’t paying attention. Don’t worry about being called a pain in the ass by your child or worry if they seem annoyed with having to provide you with regular updates on their well-being. They will come to understand later in life that you did the right thing and might also have saved their life.
Read more about what I do at www.superstarsuperstar.com or www.weareoneonline.org
Super Star
Apparently he didn't look like he was struggling. But this is a crazy disease. With people in the spot light it's about looking good, alot of people have to look good in the entertainment business. It's about ... having a smile on your face, and telling everyone you're okay, but if you're not being real and honest, this is how you end up. And let me tell you, it’s the same in our schools. Lets not forget what it was like for us in school. All of us (at least we felt this way) had the spot lights on us at all times. All our friends and peers were watching us and talking to their friends about us. There is no doubt the teachers were doing the same thing.
If you think your child has successfully beaten down his/her addiction and its never to be seen again, your naive. Our addiction is always around the corner and its getting stronger by the minute. The trick is to never let it meet us again. Unfortunately, for DJ AM, the encounter led to his death. The lesson here: Keep the lines of communication open and stay on top of the subject at home. Bring it up often and check in with your child’s recovery. Call it a progress report and get regular updates. Our disease can reengage with us at any second if we aren’t paying attention. Don’t worry about being called a pain in the ass by your child or worry if they seem annoyed with having to provide you with regular updates on their well-being. They will come to understand later in life that you did the right thing and might also have saved their life.
Read more about what I do at www.superstarsuperstar.com or www.weareoneonline.org
Super Star
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