Helpful Resources
There were many helpful resources along my journey and some I would like to share with you. Of course, family, friends and our pastor and wife but also help found in a local support group, a counsellor and books written by others were so helpful.
Books/Devotionals
Below are some of the books that inspired me to keep going.
Coffee with Him
by Ann Mainse
Ann is a dear friend of mine and a total life-saver when my girls were young and we lived almost next door to each other. We have been separated for years by life and circumstance but recently reconnected. She gifted me her book and as I began to read it, I was overwhelmed. Two friends who have gone through such vastly different yet painful journeys and yet the same God spoke the same healing words to both of us. Her book is inspirational and real and for anyone going through a difficult journey.
you'll get through this
by Max Lucado
Well I could just recommend anything from Max Lucado but his book "you'll get through this" litterally helped me through.
I follow Max's devotional posts daily and always find his words inspirational. He brings the Bible alive for me and keeps it real always. Check out all of his books.
The Beauty of Broken...
by Elisa Morgan
I am inspired by the everyone's story and we all have one. I loved this book and recommend to anyone who feels they are the only one who has experienced a brokeness. There is beauty in the broken.
Services Near You
Because I have a Christian background, I always searched for Christian resources. In this journey, however, I didn't always find what I needed within my faith circle, in my community. I encourage you to search beyond your comfort zone into local support groups for family members. We found so much help, comfort and life-long friends at our local family support group. Every Tuesday night became our date night with several others going through the same thing as us. We were all different but our stories, the same.
The goal we thought, was to fix our loved one and most have a initial reaction of disappointment until we realized we need the help of others and guidance of professionals on what help really looks like and how to set safe boundaries for ourselves.
Most people who are going through addiction issues do not go for help when they have money in their pockets, a roof over their heads and are in good-standing with all their family members and friends. Too often, consequence is the greatest motivator for change and we save them from those consequences. Letting go and getting out of the way is often our greatest challenge.
