Whose Addiction Is It Anyway?: A Mother's Journey of Taking Control and Letting Go

Facing the challenges of a son or daughter using and/or abusing drugs or alcohol can cause extreme anxiety, fear and frustration. Mothers tend to suffer in silence out of shame, embarrassment, guilt and hopelessness. Having support from others who are experiencing or have experienced similar challenges can help. Cathy Alessandra has been there. She has walked in your shoes. She experienced the dark days and long nights. She came to understand that his drug use was not her fault and it was his journey. She had her own journey to take - one of taking control of herself. It became a journey of learning how to love, show empathy and provide support without "enabling". It became a journey of learning how to communicate, set boundaries and lower her expectations. In addition to the stories from Cathy and others, you will find tools and resources to help your family face the crisis of a teen using, abusing or addicted to substances.

Cathy Alessandra is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach. She helps her clients by peeling back the layers to discover what drives them, what motivates them, why they see the world the way they do and make the necessary shifts for a positive, fulfilling, joy filled life. Cathy uses her 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience along with her journey of self-discovery and transformation through life's challenges to provide her clients and audiences solid takeaways and strategies. Cathy is the CEO of Alessandra Group LLC and Founder of the Yes I Can and ReDirect Life programs. She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation as well as a Certified Professional Recovery Coach with the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches. She has been featured on CBS.com, career-intelligence.com and KFWB news radio in Los Angeles among others. She has received many awards for her work in business as well as receiving the President's Call to Service Life-Time Achievement award for her philanthropic endeavors. To connect further with Cathy, visit www.CathyAlessandra.com