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5 Ways to Help Your Family Begin the Recovery Process
So you and your child can have peace of mind.
The truth is that almost two-thirds of Americans have friends or family members who have struggled with addiction. Millions of people are in recovery. We live in your town, on your block, and in your home, but still many people don’t know that treatment works and that long-term recovery are a common reality. ~ William Cope Moyers
It is wonderful to know that each day someone new decides to live in long-term recovery.
It gives us all hope.
Many have recovered from the substance use that has derailed their lives. Many more will recover in the years to come.
The importance of sharing stories is that it reminds us that we are not alone.
It lessens the stigma and increases compassion. It encourages us to shine a light on a national health problem that affects us all. Let’s continue to share our stories and help one another.
Here is my daughter’s story of recovery.
Like all my children, my daughter has brought me much joy and happiness as I watched her grow and find her way. Substance use, however, almost destroyed her life.
