Parenting | Barbara Legere

Personal Writing & Blog

Sep 29, 20223 min read

Tapping Into Grief

When you lose a child, there is nothing positive to be said. People say, “he’s at peace now” and I believe that, but it doesn’t reduce...

Feb 4, 20223 min read

Depression & Opiates

I've had depression since early childhood. Before I started taking meds for it, it could be very severe, and I thought about ending my...

Oct 7, 20217 min read

Conversations with Former Drug Users - Educate Your Kids and Yourselves

This post is for everyone - but especially for parents of younger kids. Its a sad ugly truth that your children will most likely be...

Aug 19, 20213 min read

The "F" Word

No, not that “F” word, I’m talking about is fentanyl. Fentynal is the most dangerous thing on the streets right now and is killing MORE...

Jun 3, 20215 min read

The Ups and Downs of Life with a Substance Abuser

When Keven was actively using (in other words, almost all the time) my first thought every morning was, "I hope he makes it through...

May 27, 20215 min read

The Three Most Dangerous Words a Parent Can Say Part 2

Thank you to everyone who read last week’s post! It got more views than all the others combined. I’m so grateful, especially to those who...

May 20, 20215 min read

3 Most Dangerous Words a Parent Can Say Part 1

A few months after Keven’s death, I was at the grocery store in front of the milk section. As I reached for my half and half, I heard my...