Review: Hit home!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 16, 2013
Being a recovering drug addict myself, this book really hit home. I knew what I was putting my mother through but I didnt fully understand the emotions that she had to endure because of my bad habit. I have been recovered for nearly 7 years now and after reading this book, I had to go to my mothers house throw my arms around her neck. I told her how much I loved her and how sorry I was for my stupid decisions at a young age. I told her I am sorry for the pain I caused her. Outside the Addiction A Mother's Story really opens your eyes to what the mother as well as the family go through. The pain and suffering that they endure because of the selfishness the drug addict chooses. I was appalled, even though I was nearly not even close to be as bad as Tina, one of the characters, I am still kicking myself for what I put my family through. Now being a mother myself I dont even want to imagine one of my children going through this. I truly enjoyed this book. Tears were shed, cursing was involved, and just a roller coaster ride while reading this book. I wanted to jerk Tina up and shake some sense into her. While at the same time I just wanted to hug Sandra. My heart ached for Sandra the main character of this book! A must read indeed if you want to know what it is like being the mother of a drug addict who does not want help!!