Our Very Long Story

Our Very Long Story

My son has never had what he would call “good luck”. He was bullied by his best friends during 6th grade. They went from church preschool to a small private school together, and their parents were for the most part, our close friends. He was embarrassed for us to...
It is Devastating to See Your Talented Son Go Down the Tubes

It is Devastating to See Your Talented Son Go Down the Tubes

by Sharon Southard My name is Sharon,  I have been a preschool teacher for 18 years, married for 30, and am a mother of 3 children.  Tyler was the middle child, my first born son, and 24, when he died by suicide on July 28, 2018.  First, I have to tell you that I...
My Daughter’s Story

My Daughter’s Story

My daughter had a psychotic break in 2013.  She had been to a college graduation party in Chico, CA.  When she arrived home I knew she wasn’t “normal”.  I told my husband that I was taking her to emergency.  My husband, being a pot smoker told me to “mellow out”. ...
Legalization is destroying my kids and their generation

Legalization is destroying my kids and their generation

I am a former marijuana user who is dead set against legalization of it in any form.  I experienced back in the 1970’s how it affected my life and led to stronger drug and alcohol abuse, and I know that all the other back doors to legalization are exactly that:...
Kevin’s Story

Kevin’s Story

Our son Kevin was 15 when he started abusing marijuana.  He was very good at hiding his use until he came to us and said he was depressed and needed help. We spoke with an educational consultant;  they evaluated Kevin and recommended a therapeutic wilderness...
Five Tons of Steel Were Dropped on Me

Five Tons of Steel Were Dropped on Me

Steel I-beams came crashing down on me crushing my legs.  The person behind the wheel of the crane was high on marijuana.  Because this person was high, they did not respond like a normal person who almost killed someone would.  In a calm voice he stood...