{"product_id":"tending-dandelions-honest-meditations-for-mothers-with-addicted-children-9781616497200","title":"Tending Dandelions: Honest Meditations for Mothers with Addicted Children","description":"\u003cb\u003eMothers 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. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eTending Dandelions \u003c\/i\u003eis a vital source of wisdom, support, and strength that helps us begin our own journey of recovery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e--Sandra Swenson, author of \u003c\/i\u003eTending Dandelions \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-8180903\"\u003eSandra Swenson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hazelden Publishing \u0026amp; Educational Services\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.90h x 3.90w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781616497200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1616497203\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SEL\"\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SEL013000\"\u003eSubstance Abuse \u0026amp; Addictions | Drugs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM032000\"\u003eParenting | Motherhood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SEL\"\u003eSelf-Help\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SEL019000\"\u003eMeditations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSandra Swenson is the mother of two sons--one of whom struggles with addiction. A trusted voice for the loved ones of addicts, she first documented her experiences with her son's addiction in the critically-acclaimed book \u003ci\u003eThe Joey Song\u003c\/i\u003e. After hearing from countless mothers who have been helped by her meditation book, \u003ci\u003eTending Dandelions, \u003c\/i\u003e Sandy released even more honest meditations in her mobile app, \u003ci\u003eReadings for Moms of Addicts, \u003c\/i\u003e which is now available for both Apple and Android devices. An advocate for acceptance, education, healing, and recovery, Sandy can frequently be found sharing her story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hazelden Publishing \u0026 Educational Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44413185949835,"sku":"9781616497200","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_c571c119-f7fa-468e-8345-28478eae9de5.jpg?v=1761239918","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/tending-dandelions-honest-meditations-for-mothers-with-addicted-children-9781616497200","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}