Safe Landing
May 2026 | How the steps changed my life | Our Personal Stories

Safe Landing

A family intervention got her to the right place, and waiting for her there was a gift she’ll never forget

We were preparing to take the kids up north to visit Mom-mom and Pop-pop. I had my vodka in the freezer, disguised in a sippy cup, ready for the long trip. That’s when my spouse asked me to come into the living room to talk. I thought, Uh oh, trouble ahead!

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