How to Keep On Keepin' On: A Mother's Guide to Finding Peace When Addiction Hits Home

ISBN: 1647461073

Author: Hotaling, Lynn C

Condition: New

Children don't come with manuals. Even if they did, there would not be a chapter titled,"What to do if your child becomes a heroin addict."How to Keep On Keepin' OnA Mother's Guide to Finding Peace When Addiction Hits Homeis written for all the mothers who have been there, for those who are going through it,and for those who pray it never happens to them.The pain and emotions mothers experience when a child is addicted to drugs are commonand a normal part of loving our children unconditionally.Once we recognize and embrace these feelings, addiction doesn't win.Through personal stories and relatable experiences, author Lynn Hotaling shares her journeywith an addicted son while empowering readers to look inward and learn to learn.Lynn provides the blueprint she used to find her way back to compassion, empathy, forgiveness, and gratitude -- words not typically associated with addiction.Daily mantras, affirmations and prayers are provided with each chapter which focus on a specific emotion.With all of its trials and tribulations, lessons and blessings,Life is an amazing gift.There is much to learn and even more to be grateful for along this journeyonce we can recognize the messages the Universe sends to us.There is hope, and peace is possible for the family amongst the chaos of addiction.