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A review by acinquemani
You'd Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow
4.0
Emory’s brother, Joey is a drug addict. However, no one really knew how bad his drug addiction was until they were both in a car accident that resulted in injuries to some, the death of another, and an admission to rehab for Joey. Upon Joey’s return from rehab, he is given many rules to follow and Emory is expected to look out and “babysit” him on a daily basis to ensure he stays on track. Emory starts becoming lost because she has always been told who she is and who she’s supposed to be by others, but she doesn’t seem to know her own self from her own perspective. It might be time for Emory to decide for herself who she is.
This story was heartbreaking, but also very eye opening. It was a realistic slap across the face to be honest. As a (now) parent, this hit me harder than I think it would have if I didn’t have children yet. The mother in this story really bothered me for multiple reasons, but I also know that it is impossible to be a perfect parent and to raise perfect children.
The sibling bond in this story is admirable. Regardless of what the other was going through, Emory and Joey were always there for each other. Loving each other unconditionally.
I cried multiple times during this read, but I enjoyed every second of this remarkable story. Highly recommend!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Every child is enough. They don’t need to be perfect, but they are ALWAYS enough. Let them be themselves and help guide them when they stumble. LISTEN to them. ADMIRE them. CHERISH them. And hold them close always. Joey’s drug addition and Emory’s self-image issues are just scratching the surface. There are so many other, deeper things that go on in children’s lives on a daily basis. PAY ATTENTION!
Those who suffer from addiction are sick, but they are STILL people who need love, affection, and acceptance. And if there is someone in your life struggling with addiction, don’t forget about the others in your life who aren’t. They still exist too.
“more than twenty million people in the United States struggle with substance abuse each year. If you think that’s only adults, think again: that statistic begins with users at age twelve. Twelve. And that’s only what has been documented. Because substance abuse care hasn’t been fully integrated into our health care system, the number of kids and adults currently struggling is probably much, much higher.”
This story was heartbreaking, but also very eye opening. It was a realistic slap across the face to be honest. As a (now) parent, this hit me harder than I think it would have if I didn’t have children yet. The mother in this story really bothered me for multiple reasons, but I also know that it is impossible to be a perfect parent and to raise perfect children.
The sibling bond in this story is admirable. Regardless of what the other was going through, Emory and Joey were always there for each other. Loving each other unconditionally.
I cried multiple times during this read, but I enjoyed every second of this remarkable story. Highly recommend!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Every child is enough. They don’t need to be perfect, but they are ALWAYS enough. Let them be themselves and help guide them when they stumble. LISTEN to them. ADMIRE them. CHERISH them. And hold them close always. Joey’s drug addition and Emory’s self-image issues are just scratching the surface. There are so many other, deeper things that go on in children’s lives on a daily basis. PAY ATTENTION!
Those who suffer from addiction are sick, but they are STILL people who need love, affection, and acceptance. And if there is someone in your life struggling with addiction, don’t forget about the others in your life who aren’t. They still exist too.
“more than twenty million people in the United States struggle with substance abuse each year. If you think that’s only adults, think again: that statistic begins with users at age twelve. Twelve. And that’s only what has been documented. Because substance abuse care hasn’t been fully integrated into our health care system, the number of kids and adults currently struggling is probably much, much higher.”