Based on a true story...
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where you can read and follow the adventures of a single Dad trying to get through life.


Sugar….
I don’t think people realize how addictive sugar is. Sugar is my drug of choice. It’s my alcohol. It’s easy to consume, it’s all over the...

Alex's Story 2023 #helpforAlex Part 12 moving on
Alex should be getting discharged in a week. His progress has been great, his attitude is good, his mental state is good. He let me know...

Alex's Story 2023 #helpforAlex Part 11 30 days
Yesterday was supposed to be a good day. Alex hit his 30th day of not self harming and we were supposed to sit down and watch a movie and...

Alex's Story 2023 #helpforAlex Part 10 Brain Damage
Update #1 Alex transitioned over to IOP today for the next 3 weeks which is good! We’re making progress. Tomorrow will be 30 days clean...

Alex’s story 2023 #helpforAlex part 9 a brownie sundae keeps the doctor away!
Today marks Alex’s 25th day of being clean. It also marked his transition from PHP to IOP which Alex is very happy and proud of because...

Alex’s story 2023 #helpforAlex part 8 guilty as charged.
Every Thursday night the hospital that Alex attends his PHO program hosts a parents counseling group. We talk about different topics and...

Alex’s story 2023 #helpforAlex part 7 “today’s been a good day.”
It’s 7:43pm and we pull into Rosa’s which is Alex’s favorite taco place. He orders his usual dinner, I pay the $6.40 and we pull out to...

Alex’s story 2023 #helpforAlex part 6 Leave a legacy
Through this entire process and experience I have been left with a few questions that has lingered in my mind. What can I do to change...

Alex's Story 2023 #helpforAlex Part 5 The end of Week #1
Today ended week 1 of Alex’s journey to get help. Week 1 that started 20 days ago (one long ass week!). Week 1 of his therapy program....

Alex's Story 2023 #helpforAlex Part 4 a new day
Warning! This story will be raw and honest! I’m posting it in hopes that other parents and children can find healing, Grace, and HELP!...

Alex's Story 2023 #helpforAlex Part 3 the search
Friday morning I called several hospitals and only 1 was available for an evaluation. The other 2 I had to wait till Tuesday after Labor...

Alex's Story 2023 #helpforAlex Part 2 chaos in the room
Wednesday was visitation day for Alex. 3pm - 3:30pm. So, I rush home from work to get my other 2 kids and we head to Arlington. If you...

Alex's Story 2023 #helpforAlex Part 1 a cry for help
Warning! This story will be raw and honest! Alex my son, who is 12 has been suffering from major depression for a few years now. This...

September 10th 2023
I’ve been raising my 3 children all alone for many years. Alex is my youngest child. The last few years have been a journey to say the...

This is Alex
This is Alex! Future chef, current artist, entrepreneur, animal lover, and mental health warrior! Alex struggles but we are currently...

September 7th 2023
I have a child that suffers from mental health issues. I don't what makes people do what they do. Why kids do things this day and age...

September 6th 2023
Today has weighed heavy on my soul and my heart. Alex’s first day of PHP started this morning. I feel like I have this 5000 pound weight...

Alex’s Story
Good morning everyone! I wanted to first off thank all of you for all the love you have shared, it has been a blessing and helped...

Life in a box… Happiness
Someone tasked me this week with identifying something that truly makes me happy. It’s been on my mind for awhile, and I’ve been forcing...

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