Mother's Addiction Is Heartbreaking for Son

Mother's addiction is heartbreaking for son

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Even though you deserved so much better, in the cosmic matchup of parent and child, you were handed an extreme challenge. Your truth might ultimately be your mother's gift, as long as it is accompanied by a request for her to get help for her addiction.
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Parents question report on 2 deaths

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At the same time, protective services workers stopped visiting Thomas, 34, who had a history of drug abuse and had been diagnosed with serious mental illness. Late Friday, Commissioner Allison Blake of the Department of Children and Families issued a …
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Child Services Can't Remove Kids for Parental Medical Marijuana Use, Court Says

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Although there was no evidence of harm or wrongdoing to Drake, a trial court ruled in October 2011 that Paul needed to undergo substance abuse and parental classes in addition to drug testing. He would also have to submit to further DFCS supervision to …
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