Ah yes, those wonderful days of yesteryear and car trips that never seem to end…is that what this phrase brings to mind for you, too? Remember that? Well, sometimes “there” can be more than an actual place or destination, and even more challenging than those car trips; sometimes it is a more difficult move that […]

By Dr. Ross Campbell (originally published in 1960) Genre: Non fiction, parenting Woo factor: none if Christianity is your thing Hippie factor: 8 out of 10 (it may challenge your viewpoint of traditional parenting) I was first introduced to this book back in my crunchy-earth-mama days. I was at a conference on mothering/parenting topics just […]

“They have to want it.” “It will only work if they are ready.” “You have to let them hit rock bottom.” These are common sayings in 12 meetings, in recovery communities, by family members and friends. It’s even sometimes (unfortunately) said in professional treatment. To be fair, it’s said out of love and kindness towards […]

Isn’t AA (or 12 Step) Enough? Now about health: A body badly burned by alcohol does not often recover overnight nor do twisted thinking and depression vanish in a twinkling. We are convinced that a spiritual mode of living is a most powerful health restorative. We, who have recovered from serious drinking, are miracles of […]