As a parent of two teenage addicts, my life was full of frustration and turmoil. Although I was responsible for their actions as minors, my example and teachings were cast to the wind. My children were raised not to smoke, drink or use. I expected them to refrain from smoking since that is what killed my mother before she knew her grandchildren. I held to my expectations firmly even though the results were always the same – the pain of disagreements and resentments…
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