Wellbriety Column: The Mother and Son Relationship in Addiction

The relationship between a Mother and her son is one that transcends time. No matter the age of your child they are still your baby and you want to protect them. I remember speaking to a therapist (and close friend) years ago regarding my son. I will never forget this conversation as long as I live. [Continue reading on HalfFullMag.com]

Natural Solutions: Relieve Stress & Improve Health

Let’s face it, we all tend to spiral out of mental and physical control toward the end of the year.  With holiday chaos, like shopping, cooking, parties, and still maintaining a job, our stress levels are sky-high and our eating/exercise habits are at an all-time low. The new year is all about rejuvenation.
Many of us want quick fixes for any damage we’ve done. Not only do we want to jump on the new fad diet, but some of us may even think to pop some magic pills to lose weight, increase metabolism, help us sleep or improve our overall mood.
Well, those fads and pills do more harm than good. I don’t know about you, but I’m even weary of taking aspirin for a headache. If I have an ailment or find myself in a funk, I try to evaluate what is going on in my life that is causing the problem. Here are a few tips and alternatives to those mood-altering pills.

The Lifestyle of An Addict – Part 1

Hello Everyone! I am sure most of you know that I am the Mother of AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. It has taken me a while to think of an article to write for Half Full Magazine. Since my son battles demons with drugs and alcohol everyday, I felt it was my calling to spread awareness about this hideous disease. This will be the first in a series of articles to do just that.