This is an honest and compassionate book that gives hope to parents who have had to watch their kid(s) struggle with alcohol and/or drugs. Laura details her son's downward spiral into addiction, the impact on him and his family, and her journey through the darkness of addiction. A must-read for parents in a similar situation." Leslie Hamp, Health & Lifestyle Coach "I'm a junkie's mother Do you think I love my son any less than you love yours " Those words leap off the page and into the reader's heart. With glaring clarity Laura outlines the painful journey of what it means to be the mother of a heroin-addicted son. The good news is that this story does not end at the bottom Laura shares with equal honesty their process of recovery. This is about love, healing and redemption. Diana Pintar, Women's Ministry Director aura McAlpine, Co-Dependency Expert, is a speaker, coach, and author of "Enabling Love, One Mother's Faith Walk through the Chaotic Grip of Heroin" She helps parents confront and overcome the darkness of their child's addiction. Laura lives in metro Detroit and is available to speak to your group. Visit Laura's website www.enablinglove.com or email her at enablinglove@gmail.com