Opioid Dad - Family Journey Of Recovery

A real quick snapshot into the NFL playoffs and a diversion for mental health. Covering the big game and the historic miracle in the meadowlands in 1978. Take no offense - it’s not heavy and a quick listenLet’s be human.

Wow! Real moment of sadness that was productive for a friend of my child and the overview on Opioid Dad now global.College athletes and addiction and being an NCAA athlete at ANY level is toughHelping a young Person by giving them tools versus DOING for them and listens are happening around USA Canada and Europe

Hank meaning me rambles about crowded apartments, loving his son, being raised by a chain smoking alcoholic that he loves and crazy ass dreams. It’s all here....jump in!

New Year Reservations are not effective and there are bigger long term choices to be made. Candor and reality by Hank with a few observations that may work for you and your family

Holiday guests and heartache for your missing addicted child are honestly covered

Reaching out to your loved one when they have not reached out to you and why it is sometimes important for you as a parent.

Christmas morning reflection on dealing with an addicted child plus some funny stories (we all need a little balance)

Hank shares a view on navigating the holiday while running into friends and also missing his son

This is part two of an emotional letter I wrote to my son when he initially went into a rehabilitation inpatient program. It’s real it’s raw and powerful and I must add very emotional reading it one more time.This is not an angry letter however it does convey the impact of use that an addict has had in his/her family and is commonly shared with the user in a rehab situation after initial detox and non usage. In other words when they are no longer actively using the letters are shared or they may even read them aloud to their peer group.

An emotional Cost letter addressed to my son while he was in a recovery program...Read by the author part 1 of 2This is not an angry letter however it does convey the impact of use that an addict has had in his/her family and is commonly shared with the user in a rehab situation after initial detox and non usage. In other words when they are no longer actively using the letters are shared or they may even read them aloud to their peer group.

A situation that could have been tragic ((but was not) has a lesson in resiliency and focus for us as parents

Overview of a few dreams/nightmares and interpretation of the same, staying focused on your mental health so you can support the rest of the family in their needs

It is entirely possible that having someone you love caught up in the web of addiction, lies, dishonesty and possibly crime will make you anxious, sad and/or depressed yourself. This is a quick overview on why acknowledging these realities is OK and justified.

If you have a loved one, especially a teenager or young adult/adult child suffering from the disease of addiction, this podcast is relatable, on point and challenging. It can be a lonely and confusing place to be if you are still absorbing the reality of the addiction and how it affects everyone connected. Please tune in as this could be impactful, relatable and also let you know that you are not alone.peace and love Hank

If you have a loved one, especially a teenager or young adult/adult child suffering from the disease of addiction, this podcast is relatable, on point and challenging. It can be a lonely and confusing place to be if you are still absorbing the reality of the addiction and how it affects everyone connected. Please tune in as this could be impactful, relatable and also let you know that you are not alone.peace and love Hank

If you have a loved one, especially a teenager or young adult/adult child suffering from the disease of addiction, this podcast is relatable, on point and challenging. It can be a lonely and confusing place to be if you are still absorbing the reality of the addiction and how it affects everyone connected. Please tune in as this could be impactful, relatable and also let you know that you are not alone.peace and love Hank

If you have a loved one, especially a teenager or young adult/adult child suffering from the disease of addiction, this podcast is relatable, on point and challenging. It can be a lonely and confusing place to be if you are still absorbing the reality of the addiction and how it affects everyone connected. Please tune in as this could be impactful, relatable and also let you know that you are not alone.peace and love Hank

What type of people become addicts....bad news ...all kinds. It must be the parents fault and the kids must have been running without rules and other myths addressed