It’s Never Been My Lifestyle

Photo Credit: mihalec/Shutterstock©️ It’s Never Been My Lifestyle ADDICTION SPOUSE/PARTNER/SIGNIFICANT OTHER LIFE DIRECTION/PURPOSE DearJames, My fiancé recently got out on parole; however, he is not the same. He went back to his old way of life doing drugs, except for the meth. Do you see him ever settling down and going straight? It has never […]

Where Is My Son Headed

Photo Credit: helloseed/Shutterstock©️ Where Is My Son Headed ADDICTION MENTAL ILLNESS/HARMFUL THOUGHTS-BEHAVIOR/SUICIDE HAPPINESS/HOPE/PASSION/JOY DearJames, Where is my son headed? Anonymous Dear Where Is My Son Headed, There’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Demons, desires, and bottomless voids are trying to be filled and conquered in ways that simply drive one further down and […]

I Know The Truth

Photo Credit: sirtravelalot/Shutterstock©️ I Know the Truth ADDICTION ACCOUNTABILITY/RESPONSIBILITY LIFE DIRECTION/PURPOSE DearJames, I am a mother of four children. I don’t have custody of my three boys. I have an eleven-month old daughter with me.  My life has been a roller coaster of addiction and uncertainty and my upbringing was not good. My mother was […]

Before It Kills Him

Photo Credit: lassedesignen/Shutterstock©️ Before It Kills Him ADDICTION DEATH DRUGS/ALCOHOL DearJames, Will my husband, who is struggling hard with addiction, get help before it kills him? Anonymous Dear Before It Kills Him, We all believe ourselves to be invincible, until we are not. Addiction is one of the most serious illnesses humanity faces, and yet […]

Need To Move On

Photo Credit: Dzujen/Shutterstock©️ Need To Move On ABUSE/ABANDONMENT/NEGLECT ADDICTION STARTING OVER DearJames, I got pregnant in 2001 by a man I thought was the real deal.  From the time I learned of the pregnancy he was in denial along with his mother who has never stayed out of our relationship.  Being raised by my grandparents, […]

Instant Satisfaction

Photo Credit: paulista/Shutterstock©️ Instant Satisfaction ADDICTION MONEY/DEBT/FINANCES SELF-VALUE/WORTH/CONFIDENCE DearJames, What to do when I need to make better $ choices, but choose instant satisfaction instead of delayed satisfaction? BJ Dear Instant Satisfaction, STOP and PIVOT every time the urge to splurge plunges its hand into your pocket. All matter of addictions has plagued humanity since […]

Homeless And Alone

Photo Credit: fotoknips/Shutterstock©️ Homeless And Alone ADDICTION STARTING OVER LIFE DIRECTION/PURPOSE DearJames, I have a little over 93 days drug free. But have lost my job of 15 years and can’t find a new one. I’m scared I’m going to end up on the streets again homeless and strung out again. My mom won’t let […]

Of Substance.

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Of Substance. HUMAN SERVICES ADDICTION www.ofsubstance.org DONATE NOW DIRECTLY About WHAT WE DO Of Substance is an innovative nonprofit that creates premium, entertaining short films to overcome the shame, blame, and stigma of addiction for all those touched by substance misuse. We’re turning immersive cinema – everything from comedies to thrillers – into an approachable […]

Desperation To Breathe

Photo Credit: Renata Sedmakova/Shutterstock©️ Desperation To Breathe ADDICTION DRUGS/ALCOHOL LIFE DIRECTION/PURPOSE DearJames, I am 50-years old and will be married 31-years this November. I am married to an alcoholic and have lost a beautiful home, cars, and other possessions. Being able to have my beautiful 4-year-old granddaughter spend time in my new home that my […]

Am I On The Right Path

Photo Credit: Pikoso.kz/Shutterstock©️ Am I On The Right Path ADDICTION BREAKUP/SEPARATION/DIVORCE DECISION/INDECISION DearJames, I recently left my husband of 11-years. It has been a battle from the very beginning.  It was an abusive relationship including alcohol and drugs.  My question is am I making the right choice by leaving and planning on divorcing him?  I’m […]