How can I write about an ongoing chapter of my life without stepping over the boundaries and privacy of another? It’s a moral dilemma. I want to be able to support others and let them know they aren’t alone in certain situations. This is one of them and I did get permission.
A story of trust and honesty by guest blogger, Lynn Brasier. Lynn is a recovering drug addict with 8 children who has 3 years sober by the Grace of God.
Behind closed doors is a glimpse into a chapter in my life of being previously married to an alcoholic. Nobody knew what was going on behind my doors.
It was my job to make Christmas happy for my children, so I fought the underlying sadness when my kids were small. To this day, no matter what gift anyone gives me, I won’t be happy. I will say thank you and pretend,
Three of my kids have had to deal with learning disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders; Joey has Down Syndrome, my son Artie, has ADD with a reading disability and my Isabella was diagnosed with ADHD. I refused to put either one on any medication because I never believed that was the answer. Addiction is hereditary and runs in the family, so I always stayed away from anything that could be addicting.