Tending Dandelions by Sandra Swenson
Mothers of addicted and alcoholic children share a deep connection--one that is rarely understood by anyone who hasn't experienced a similar path. Sharing our perspectives helps us all grow stronger, together.These meditations continue the tradition of Hazelden's beloved series of daily readings by providing moments of recognition, confession, and healing for those who are realizing that recovery rarely follows a neat or comfortable path. Along the way, we plant beautiful roses only to be injured by their thorns, and we pull up unwanted dandelions that, at times, are our only source of wishes.
By sharing the realities we never expected our families to face, mothers of addicted children support each other through experiences that can only be feared and imagined by others. From our shared struggles emerge opportunities for personal growth. Tending Dandelions is a vital source of wisdom, support, and strength that helps us begin our own journey of recovery.
"We all need to take a closer look at the things we've avoided--the things lurking around in this place where love and addiction meet--so we're as strong as we can be."
--Sandra Swenson, author of Tending Dandelions
Sandy Swenson has two boys, one of which is a drug addict. Her story is chronicled in The Joey Song. In the March/April 2013 issue of Bethesda Magazine, her article, Letting Joey Go, was highlighted. Sandy founded the Bistro Boys, a program for young men from the National Center for Children and Families' Greentree Adolescent Program, as a member of the Junior Woman's Club of Chevy Chase. The Junior Woman's Club of Chevy Chase received the Spirit Award for Humanitarian Advocacy from the National Center for Children and Families in 2012.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781616497200 |
| ISBN 10 | 1616497203 |
| Title | Tending Dandelions |
| Author | Sandra Swenson |
| Series | Just Dandy Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hazelden Information & Educational Services |
| Year published | 2017-05-09 |
| Number of pages | 250 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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