My sister was telling me about a friend of hers who has a beautiful daughter who may be getting into trouble. I've met this girl. She doesn't seem like a "druggie" at all. She comes from a good family, dresses well, accels in sports, clean, pretty, does well in school. But there have been some changes in her behavior that don't seem like her normal self. One of the relatives tried to tell the girl's mom that she should drug test her. The response, "Oh, ____ would never do that." Then there's always excuses, "She's just tired.", and other excuses.
Wake up parents! You've got to step out of your comfort zone. No-one EVER thought I was doing drugs. I matched the description of this girl to a tee. I was such a "good kid", even while I was in the process of getting myself addicted to drugs. This girl's life might be saved, if her mom would just simply buy a drug test, and use it! If it's clean, she can just hug her, and say how relieved she is. Uncomfortable for a parent to do this? Yes. But it can save a life.
Please visit http://www.breakingfreedaily.com/ for information and support for parents on how to "prevent" kids from ever trying drugs. And urge other parents to get bold on the subject, and take action.
My sister, who posts all my blogs and updates for my website, has been very busy with her new book tour. http://www.thegrocerygame.com/con_Shop_Smart_Save_More_Book.cfm. Now she has some help transcribing my content for the website and blog. So we'll be getting more stuff up very soon.
I got an A plus and a B on my last report card. It's hard. But I know it's important. I'm learning alot as I am studying for my drug and alcohol counseling certificate.
If you have any questions, I'm not an expert yet, but I've been there. You can write to me at the address on http://www.breakingfreedaily.com/
Or, here it is:
James Landrum K-90251
CMC West
U2-20-13L
PO Box 8103
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Or you can post a comment on my blog. My sister will print it and mail it to me, and I will send a response, which she will post for me.
I don't have access to the internet. So this process takes some time.
I'm not a parent. But I'm here to support you in any way I can. Parents, please don't be blind. Your child is not immune to getting involved in drugs. Be strong for your kids.
About Me
- Jimmy - www.BreakingFreeDaily.com
- CA Men's Colony Prison, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
- I’m 35 years old, and although I'm in prison, I'm finally Breaking Free Daily from my addiction to drugs and gambling. I was given another chance and I took it... While in prison, I'm taking college courses to become a drug and alcohol counselor. I’ve learned a lot of hard lessons in my life, and now I'm learning so much more that I want to share with others, especially kids and parents. I feel I'm finding the key to Breaking Free Daily… In reality, even though I'm behind bars, I'm more free than I have been in 20 years. Through this blog, and my new website, www.BreakingFreeDaily.com, I will be sharing those things that help me in Breaking Free Daily. If I can be instrumental in saving one life from the ravages of addiction, I will know that my work is done. No matter what your addiction is, I hope that I can be of encouragement and support to you. It's a daily victory. Let's join hands and do this together.
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jimmy,
since i been out i have been to a lot of meetings. from NA, AA, CA. I have seen a lot of young adults in these meetings. VERY young. I wish more parents would pay attention to there children and there behaviors. This disease of addiction knows no boundaries. From young to old. To the wealthiest to the poorest.I'm currently living in Santa Monica.I have seen some of the wealthiest kids come through the doors of an anonymous program.I am so happy to see that these kids are reaching out for help with their addiction.On the other side of that coin it hurts to see that kids so young are caught up in this disease. Some times us parents just assume that our kids will not use drugs or become an alcoholic. Kids often feel neglected so they often fill the void by using and drinking just to fit in. Parents please take the time to see how your kids are doing in school, and how their day was. Down the road it could be the difference between life and death. Are you willing to sacrifice so much for so little?
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