September is National Recovery Month and I'm thinking of the
many people & families affected by addiction, as well as the pain,
sadness, and separation that penetrates so many lives and
relationships. Also, I think of my own family and our battle with
generations of substance use and how themes related to secrecy
and lies created barriers to healing. I've learned that the residual
effect doesn't have to be so heavy over time, unless the journey is
about one continuing to carry the weight on their own.