Addendum to “There’s No Way I Signed Up for This?” and “The Perfect Stranger” I’ve had people tell me that the minds of little children and youth aren’t developed enough to understand principles of recovery. I don’t think it’s true. I want to tell you about a little girl who definitely has the Main ... Read More
The Circle – Step 12 Carrying the Message
Matthew has escaped once again. Three-year-old on the soccer field! Out into the middle game he darts. Dodging the bevy of eight-year-old superstars, his big sister among them, he makes a beeline for his daddy, the coach. I leave my lawn chair behind and make my way on to the field to fetch ... Read More
The Keepsake Catastrophe – Step 12 Practice these principles in all you do
I’m not a big keeper when it comes to most things, but I have absolutely no judgment when it comes to photos of my children and the paper treasures they’ve generated over a family lifetime. Anything that reminds me of how much I treasure them is a treasure to me—photos, programs, certificates, ... Read More