Drug and alcohol addiction and abuse. Recognition. Prevention. Treatment
20/20 Parenting. Recognizing and mitigating early vulnerabilities and risk factors.
Letters to Kerry
Stories of Victory, Struggle, Tragedy, & Workplace Concerns
This section is for parents, youths, and young adults who would like others to know how their lives have been affected by crystal meth, other drugs and alcohol, and other forms of addiction (see Addictive Activities, side menu). We also welcome letters from professionals who wish to share their perspectives and experiences.
We believe that in telling our stories we can save many others from experiencing similar pain and tragedy. We also value the strength this in turn gives us, as through our courageous yet sensitive and generous sharing, we gain healing.
Please send your story (maximum 500 words) via e-mail. Be sure to include your written permission to publish the contents of your letter and instructions on how you wish to sign it: real first name, nickname, or anonymous. Thank you for your selfless and courageous sharing.
LETTERS TO KERRY
Mar. 30, 2008: Mom's Personal Success Story
Oct. 18, 2007: Letter for Legislative Changes
Sept. 13, 2007: Parent-hosted drinking parties
Aug. 31, 2007: Contradictory laws impeding parent responsibility
Jun. 11, 2007: Sad letter and request from sister
May 20, 2007: Recovering mom/new baby doing great!
Series: July 4, 2006 - May 19, 2007: Amazing success story! MUST READ
April 30, 2007: Poem from inmate Jessica
April 16, 2007: Hand-written letter from inmate Jessica
Jan. 23, 2007: Funeral of a meth victim
Jan. 21, 2007: Pregnant niece miraculously in treatment
Jan. 17, 2007: Living with struggles and loss
Nov. 24, 2006: Letter from co-Headlines workshop participant
Nov. 3, 2006: "Where is the help for suffering families?"
Oct. 22 , 2005: Ms. Crystal Meth Poem
Sept. 24, 2006: Pregnant and on crystal meth
Sept. 6, 2006: Auntie tells heart-breaking story
Aug. 19, 2006: Letter to Justice Minister re-Laws
Aug. 13, 2006: early recovery in Alaska
Aug. 6, 2006: From Meth Death's Door to University!
July 19. 2006: Contradictory Laws Hindering Parental Responsibility
July 14, 2006: Mom describes struggles with son and system
July 12, 2006: Shocked, frustrated, angry re- laws
July 9, 2006: Response to June 15th: drugs and sex orientation
June 15, 2006: X Girlfriend's story of X and bath houses
May 21, 2006: Sister's tormented story: drawing the line
May 2, 2006: Another Letter from Cathy: still very sad
Nov. 24, 2005: From a Mother: Cure for addictions needed
Nov. 9, 2005: Wally Oppal MLA: FWD Meth Poster
Oct. 13, 2005: Sgt. Murray Mashford: corroborating Sept. 10
Sept. 23, 2005: Another Letter from Cathy: Ritalin in grad school
Sept. 19, 2005: Sgt. Murray Mashford: on proposed "Life in Jail" for dealers
Sept. 10, 2005: Conditions in Jail: former inmate
Sept. 7, 2005: From a Mother: Harrowing family experience
Sept. 7, 2005: From a Mother: VERY Concerned!!!!
Aug. 10, 2005: Sgt. Murray Mashford: Vietnam and Thailand
June 27, 2005: A Success Story Thanks to AARC
May 28, 2005: From an Ex-Addict who credits Ryan!
May 20, 2005: A Recovering Meth Addict - Poem
May 20, 2005: Another young man recovering from meth addiction
May 19, 2005: Letter from tormented Mother - Cathy
May 11, 2005: From a mother on the ruin of her daughter's life
May 7, 2005: From a Meth Addict recommitted to recovery!
What We Offer
PRESENTATIONS
For schools, parent groups, task forces.
My main focus is on EARLY RECOGNITION AND MITIGATION of vulnerabilities and risk factors.
Presentations can be tailored to the needs of the audience.
