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Many would agree that language is huge when deciding if something is bad or good. If the language surrounding a person or illness sounds negative in nature, then we most likely assume that the person or illness is bad. This inturn causes us to have judgement. For example viewing the terms above….what are you thinking? How does each statement make you feel? In the world of addictions and...
If ya’ll haven’t started the second season of the teen drama Outer Banks, you should. Let me say now that I am going to spoil just a bit in episode 9. Why you ask? Well as much as I love the show for it’s modern day Goonie-esq vibe, I’m not too happy with the show’s producers or the powers at be at the Netflix studios. If you don’t...
Over the past week and a half, I have received calls from four families, primarily moms, who have heard about Carson and our family’s story. I immediately ask them how I can help. They start to tell me their story and apologize if the story is too long. It’s their sons. They tell me that they are good boys…(Of course they are!) Their sons do well in school,...
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Aimee sits down with Dawn McCord, author of “Chasing Carson: A Family’s Journey through Adolescence, Addiction and Recovery.” Dawn’s son Carson struggled with addiction during his high school years, ultimately leading to a drug overdose. On the episode, Dawn speaks candidly about the shame and stigma that often accompany addiction. She also shares how her friends offered support by just showing up when she needed it most, and...
Carson had the pleasure to be interviewed by Mark Admanski the founder of Wilderness Reboot which is a transitional support community and networking app for wilderness therapy alumni students. I encourage you to listen to get an understanding why wilderness therapy works. https://youtu.be/zIQFGYlsG2g
I had the honor of being on Dr. Will White’s long running podcast. We discussed our journey through adolescent addiction and what lead Carson to wilderness therapy. I encourage you to listen to our conversation. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/storiesfromthefield/Dawn-MCord.mp3?dest-id=803158
Disclaimer
All views are my own and come from our familiy’s experience chasing our son through his teen years as his substance use progressed. We have learned a great deal and have made reputable connections that we would like to pass along.
Content in regards to our son’s stories have been approved by them.
