God says to me,
I Love you, Kathie……separate your journey from your daughter’s journey.
But how can I?….. she’s my daughter…
you must
My daughter is an alcoholic and addict. What painful words to say. Only with God’s grace can I actually be in reality with that statement. I have gone through phases of denial and avoidance, through times of rescuing. I have had guilt and self-pity. I sometimes still visit these, but with God’s help I don’t stay there long. Through God’s Word, the Bible, with the help of the Spirit of God in me I have gained wisdom and healing.
Kathie Flanders, a graduate in addiction studies and social services, is retired from counseling and from a previous career in banking. Kathie is new to writing and shares that God has been talking to her for some time about journaling and writing about what she has learned as the parent of an adult addict/alcoholic. Kathie is actively involved in a women’s Bible group, loves to read, and continues to learn new things from God’s Word. A Montana native, Kathie resides in New Hampshire with her husband, where she has lived for over thirty years. She and her husband Dick enjoy traveling in New England, outdoor activities, gardening, and spending time with their grandchildren.