A Father's Journey Through Addiction, Mental Health, and Healing

By Jim Armstrong

This book is a truth-telling, imperfect account of a family learning to stay present through separation, when addiction and mental health crises stretch the line between love and control. It is written from a father's point of view, honest about my limits, my regrets, and the moments of grace that kept us moving forward. It is not a how-to guide, but a record of practices that helped us survive honest boundaries, steady routines, professional support, and the stubborn belief that healing for each person and for the family system, takes time, humility, and continual showing up.

For fellow parents: this is a map, not a manual. It offers boundaries as acts of care that protect both the child and the caregiver, recognizing that the path to recovery is rarely linear and that steadfast presence matters more than flawless control.
For mental health professionals: it highlights the family system as a dynamic, needing coordinated care, empathy that honors the patient's autonomy, and clinician awareness of caregiver fatigue and boundaries.
For memoir readers: it provides intimate, human-scale storytelling about risk, resilience, and the stubborn hope that family bonds can adapt to new realities without losing the essence of love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNR3F4QC
• ISBN13: 9798262136308
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"