Ep 16: I Didn’t Know What Happiness Was
Kelsey’s life was chaotic, and she used anger to make sure that her family members wouldn’t be able to help her. Finally she ended up in jail and losing custody…
Ep 15: What’s Going On in My Household?
Ep. 15: What’s Going On in My Household? Families are often surprised to discover the trauma they’ve encountered as a result of their loved one’s substance abuse. At MARR, our…
Ep 12: My Son Gave Us the Gift of Recovery
Ten years ago, Stacee and her husband Terry received the phone call that they had long dreaded. Stacee’s son, Skylar, had died from an overdose at the age of 20. As parents, they…
The Recovery of Codependency
By Travis Ramsey It was a standard first call with parents until I began fielding their questions. “How will Brad* get his clothes cleaned? Who fixes his meals for him? …
Ep 6: This Is a Family Disease
As a person’s addiction progresses, the family of the addicted person often experiences the development of another disease without realizing it—the disease of codependency. With a loved one in active…
Ep 3: We’re All In Recovery From Something
Michelle L. and Tony L. lost their daughter to the disease of addiction 14 years ago. In the time since then, they were introduced to the resources MARR provides to…
The Importance of Detachment
By Patrice Alexander, MS, LPC At face value, the word detachment has a negative connotation and conveys a sense of loss. It is hard to imagine being “detached” or “separated”…