Like parents since the cave men and women, mine didn’t always agree. But, they didn’t need a library of self-help books to parent as a team. When an authoritative decision was needed, they would disappear into our knotty-pine paneled den and close the door, leaving my brother and me to wait – on pins and […]
At the moment, a lot of us are waist deep in tangled tree lights, pine garlands, wrapping paper, bags and tags. Year after year, we promise to dial it back and embrace the season. To ground ourselves in the spirituality, the scent of spiced cider and the sounds of music. My writer/friend, Constance, wrote this […]
The parade of warm casseroles into homes of families dealing with death or sickness is as plentiful in the South as ants on a picnic table. When the sickness is addiction or mental illness, however, you’d be lucky to get eye contact from a neighbor. Forget about a baked lasagna or a nine-by-thirteen of chicken […]
Coming on November 14: A rare opportunity for any parent who is concerned about a child. The best-of-the-best in the field of adolescent substance abuse will be assembled in one place, sharing their knowledge and answering your questions. Here’s who you’ll meet: Marty Buxton, MD, ASAM, Medical Director for Family Counseling Center for Recovery (FCCR) Barbara Burke, […]