Son Down, Son Up : How One Mother Battled Her Son'S Addiction, Found Hope, And Survived

Young Matthew Seals earned good grades, dutifully attended church, respected his parents, excelled at sports, and adored his baby sisters. He had an ideal existence until one careless teenage decision led him from safety to unspeakable suffering as a full-blown heroin addict. In Son Down, Son Up, Matthew's mother Brenda Seals opens her heart and home life to reveal the hell on earth she lived as the parent of an active addict. She explains her personal agony, how she contributed to Matthew's self-destruction, and how addiction affected her entire family. Most importantly, she shares how she found HOPE. Brenda's humble narrative encourages others that addicts can get well and families can heal. Brenda's story includes:Warning signs of addictionCoping methods and tips for loved onesMatthew's account of the worst & best moments of his journeyNotes from Brenda's husband, daughters, and daughter-in-law relating their unique experiences during Matthew's addiction and recoveryDiscussion questions

• | Author: Brenda Seals
• | Publisher: Crippled Beagle Publishing
• | Publication Date: Mar 30, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 172 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1970037180
• | ISBN-13: 9781970037180