No Means No

Sometimes I feel as though I’m talking to a 2 year old. When I say no I cannot do that, I cannot help you with that, I’m not giving you money, I am so tired of been badgered and made to feel guilty. Why can’t he just understand that I am saying No? Now it

Time Flies by

Time flies by. We all know that. We see it in each and everyday. We watch our children grow and it seems like only yesterday the were toddlers. Sometimes I wonder if there was something I could have done to prevent my son’s addiction. Was there a technique I should have used in my parenting?

Watch what you say

I have been reading numerous posts on Facebook and have become hurt and irritated at the lack of empathy from the respondents. Before commenting on a post I think you need to think – is it true? is it necessary? is it kind? Do your research and be educated before you make a post. Don’t

Addiction and ADHD Treatment

My son was in second grade when his teachers talked to me about seeing a doctor for his attention problems. Since he was our first child we really didn’t notice this as much at home. Since I was at home with him and his two sisters they were kept pretty busy. His extra energy was

Today is another day

Every day brings new challenges, new joys and gives life new meanings. Today is a day I’d prefer not to hear my sons problems. You see even after 12 years he has still not paid his restitution from his felonies. He has been on probation for 12 years! He has been given more breaks then

It’s not always easy, in fact it’s never easy

The hardest thing I had to do was apply for a visitor pass at the county prison. I didn’t feel like I would make it through the day, but I did. And it wasn’t as bad the next time. Yes sadly there was a next time. But those 16 felonies were knocked down to just

Hello world! Ready to begin!

*** It’s been 1 year and a half since I started writing this blog. So much has changed but so much has remained the same. My son has been in jail several times, He’s there right now and will miss the birth of his daughter this week. Instead of becoming more positive about his recovery