Tag Archives: Grieving mother

Sitting with Grief and Hope

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Magnolia Beginnings

So many people in my circle will say in anger “They will never know how it feels until it happens to them!” We are talking about the loss of our loved ones to addiction, the struggle that we had fighting … Continue reading →

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Denial and Addiction- Libby Cataldi

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Magnolia Beginnings

DENIAL AND ADDICTION by Libby Cataldi A mother writes: Our daughter, both strikingly beautiful and musically gifted, signed a recording contract with an International music company at the age of fifteen. I traveled with her extensively and never had an … Continue reading →

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☼ Dear Joey: A Love Letter To My Son The Addict

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Sandy Swenson

Dear Joey, I miss you. I ache for you to fill your place in my life. Will I ever again feel your hug? Hear your laugh? See you proud? I don’t want you to be an addict. I don’t want … Continue reading →

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Double Edge Sword.

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Marybeth Cichocki

Addiction is a disease like none other. A double edge sword. It tears families apart. It bonds strangers forever. I never wanted to play this role in life. I was happy being a NICU nurse. Helping families cope with … Continue reading →

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SOMETIMES EVEN DEATH ISN’T A DETERRENT

Posted on February 10, 2017 by libbycataldi

A recovering addict told me: Dying didn’t matter. I couldn’t have been any worse off than I was, but I definitely didn’t fear death. If you die, that’s sort of a blessing. I was raised Catholic, but suicide didn’t … Continue reading →

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I CAN REMEMBER

Posted on February 9, 2017 by ad1313

An excerpt from S.O.B.E.R.* written by a mother and son An acronym for Son Of a Bitch Everything’s Real Anita When we arrived at the family treatment program, I finally started to understand and believe that addiction is … Continue reading →

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Reflections From A Warrior Mom

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Marybeth Cichocki

Reflecting on why I’m on this train heading to DC instead of spending a lazy Saturday morning at home. Thinking about the past 20 months and 14 days and this life altering journey I’ve begun. Remembering my son, Matt and … Continue reading →

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Surviving Mothers Day One Breath At A Time

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Marybeth Cichocki

Mothers Day. Those two words, once brought memories of cards and flowers, crabs and beer. Family gathered together to celebrate motherhood. Three generations laughing and loving. Sharing the memories of childhood, teen years that became adult years that changed … Continue reading →