About The Author

I am the proud father of three girls and the husband of Aidana. From a young age, I experimented with drugs and eventually developed a severe addiction to fentanyl. The choices I made beginning in adolescence led to multiple felony convictions, the label of habitual criminal, and just under four years of incarceration. After learning about the law of attraction, I overcame a destructive cycle and through gratitude, love, prayer, and recovery, I turned my life around and found a renewed sense of purpose. Today, I use my experience to offer hope and support to others who are struggling. My story is proof that change is possible and that a difficult past can become the foundation for a life of service.

I am the proud mother of four, grandmother of five, wife to Ken, and an early childhood consultant. For more than 25 years, I have served children, families, and educators in leadership roles. I stood by Ryan through his addiction and supported his brothers as they coped with the effects of his choices. When Ryan told me that he wanted to write his story, I told him that I wanted to tell my survival story alongside his. I was once a parent who threw her hands in the air and did not know what to do. I spent sleepless nights not knowing where my child was and countless mornings soothing my swollen eyes after crying myself to sleep. A turning point came when I realized that I needed to bring more hope and positivity into my life so I could support Ryan in pursuing a better outcome. My goal is to help other parents who are struggling with a child’s addiction. I believe there is always hope when we love with our whole hearts.