Addiction: A Mother's Story

by June Ariano-Jakes

A Mother's Story is a portrayal of one mother's difficult and courageous fight to try and help her son in what was to become a 20 year addiction to heroin and cocaine. It shows the progression of her son's addiction and how his addiction progressed to devastating and life altering circumstances. How it affected her son, her family and herself. Throughout this twenty year journey, the author describes the many things she tried to do to help her son. What worked, what didn't. What she did, what she wished she had done differently. About effectively helping and about enabling. Tough love. Hitting bottom. Both her son's and her own. It is the story of addiction through a mother's eyes. The deep love she has for her son and the hope she has never let go of. This is a must read for every parent everywhere.

202 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Sierra Markovich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this story.
I have met this author in person and she is such a kind hearted individual. It was so interesting to read about happenings in the story that occurred in my hometown.