Today, I have the privilege of introducing the new host of The Woods, our community specifically for dads, stepdads, and male co-parents. After Steve Andrews and his wife got sober through Alcoholics Anonymous as a young couple, their sons never saw them drink or use substances. They warned their kids of the alcoholism and mental health issues on both sides of the family, but when one of them began misusing DXM, Kratom, alcohol, and marijuana in middle school, the couple found themselves in an increasingly volatile situation. Meanwhile, Steve was also trying to maintain a stressful and demanding work life at the office – with me! Yes, Steve and I worked at the same ad agency while our families dealt with the chaos of substance misuse. We found in each other what Hopestream Community provides to all its members: the company of someone who truly understands what you’re going through. Steve is now a practicing therapist, and today we welcome him as host of The Woods with a discussion that includes: The frightening story of Steve’s son losing control – and how he moved into recoveryProof that there is no “one size fits all” way for our kids to find recoveryHow Steve’s new position with The Woods brings full circle yet another personal story of hopeHow a child with substance issues affects work-life perspective and experienceHow we can take accountability for our actions without falling into the “it’s-all-my-fault” trap______________________________________ The podcast is now part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community: www.hopestreamcommunity.org Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms, at www.hopestreamcommunity.org/the-stream/ Find us on Instagram: @hopestreamcommunity Download my free e-book, HINDSIGHT: Three Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Misusing Drugs: www.brendazane.com/hindsight Join my email list: www.brendazane.com/email