Mothers were born to play a supportive and nurturing role. We were built for that. But when your child begins using substances or develops the disease of addiction, mothers are forced into negative and unnatural roles that no longer look like "mother".

If that describes you or someone you know who has a child that is struggling, it's very important to be honest with others about what is going on, ask for their help and understanding, and find ways to come to grips with having your role as mother hijacked. It's life-changing, grief-inducing, and devastating when you no longer are able to be the mother that you dreamed you would be.