These are some things that I need to catch up on, sure she's only seven years old but it's never to early to educate yourself about these things. I had no idea about robitussin, I find it frightening that otc's can be addictive or abused, but then a lot of things can be abused I guess. Ack, I am starting to ramble, time to shut up now!

I am so proud of Jax - and I don't even know him. He has conquered a remarkably high mountain and continues to press on with courage and confidence. Wow! Your heart must be bursting with joy.

Hugs to you all, you are right, this can involve everybody!!

Jax rocks. And so do you and Bill. I'm afraid if confronted with the same thing, I would have been one of those parents shrinking back into the woodwork of conformity and normality and hiding. I'm just not all brave and vocal like that. I mean, I know what I SHOULD be doing about things, I'm just not one of the people with the ability to do it always. I'm a fraidy mouse. So kudos to all of you. You are the brave and mighty who do things to make the world a better place for our children. Thank you.

I've never heard you speak, Stacey, so I can't offer an opinion on that, but you write so well--you ought to have a column or article on this. I think a lot of people would learn a lot. And congrats to Jax and Bill.

Jax is so cool! It is obvious that apple didn't fall far from it's trees.

using is using is using. Each person's, each family's story is different, but the message is the same. If a person is consuming a substance, and lies cheats steals or conceals the amount of the substance....there's a problem.

The big deal is being in touch with your kids, and being willing to confront the kid. Not easy--kudos to you, Stacey and Bill, and BIG kudos to Jax for getting sober.

So.. is today the day?? Happy Anniversary