by Melissa
I have a smart, beautiful daughter. She was a lovely little girl and a successful student throughout high school and college.
She is also a person in long term recovery from a substance abuse disorder. She has struggled with depression and anxiety for years. It has been hard for me to understand.
Because I love her, I keep trying. I fail, I get frustrated, but I keep trying.
Our road to recovery has been long, winding and at times filled with anger, denial, enabling, fear and frustration. Through all of our negative responses and … Read more...