2018 Midwest Book Awards Finalist!
"We all need to take a close look at the things we don't want to look at--the things lurking around in this place where love and addiction meet--so we're as strong as we can be."Tending Dandelions
In the shadows of our child's struggles with addiction, we find ourselves tending to a life for which we weren't prepared. These meditations continue the tradition of Hazelden's beloved meditation books 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.
Sandra Swenson is the mother of two sons--one of whom struggles with addiction. A voice for the loved ones of addicts, she first documented her experiences with her son's addiction in the critically-acclaimed book The Joey Song, A Mother's Story of Her Son's Addiction. An advocate for acceptance, education, healing, and recovery, Sandra can frequently be found sharing her story.
Also available as an ebook that can be purchased from your favorite ebook retailer.
Other products by Sandy Swenson:
3728 -
Just Dandy, Living with Heartache and Wishes
5804 -
Just Dandy Journal
4975 -
Just Dandy Set
3564 -
The Joey Song, A Mother's Story of Her Son's Addiction
Readings for Moms of Addicts App
This mobile app (
Android and
Apple operating systems) contains 146 new readings that are different from, yet complementary to, the readings in
Tending Dandelions.
In the shadows of our child's struggles with addiction, we find ourselves tending to a life for which we weren't prepared. Yet that place also holds great opportunity for personal growth. These meditations provide encouragement and understanding 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 experiences that are unique to families facing addiction, Tending Dandelions offers wisdom, support, and inspiration for the recovery journey.
