It is rare that a mother who has lost her sons would be willing to share her devastation in a candid and truly genuine manner. Ms. Mulloy-Robbins has managed to relive her pain and share her grief with honesty, and most incredibly, with moments of humor so necessary for the human spirit. Her ability to trace the beginning of her sons’ difficulties and the intertwining of a family disorder, a family deteriorating, a family destroyed by addictions, and the world that was created before the boys were even born is remarkable for someone who was just a loving mother.
-Carol T. Maxfield, Ph.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Addiction is a family disease. Barbara Mulloy-Robbins blends her professional expertise with personal experience, pain and triumph that can only be felt by a mother. After reading this book, and pushing through my own emotions, it has become clear to me that for those who are living similar lives, it will be a beacon of hope shining through the sea of desperation as we see our loved ones hurting.
This book is so well written that I fully recommend it for both those that have a personal connection and everyone else.
-Mitchell E. Wallick, PhD CAP CMHJP ICADC FABFAC CGAC
Executive Director at Professional Training Association at C.A.R.E Addiction and Recovery
Reviews from Amazon.com
In my search for a better understanding of ADD and chemical addiction, I found An Uphill Struggle: A Mother's Story both informative and compelling. The author reveals her emotional journey to understand her sons and their illness, while opening many doors for parents with children of all ages, who may have these symptoms and never been diagnosed. This is a MUST READ book for all parents. -Ilene Fudium
As one who works in the field of addiction and recovery, I highly recommend this book. Despite the tremendous strides which have been made in the awareness and treatment of chemical dependency, countless lives continue to be lost. This book brings to light the often hidden yet dangerous connection between ADD/ADHD and chemical addiction, as well as the trials and tribulations of a mother desperately seeking answers for herself and her two sons. This author's courage and strength are a real inspiration and tribute to the human spirit. Catherine Etheridge (North Palm Beach, FL)
I couldn't put this book down. The author's vulnerable honesty drew me into her life experience with two sons whom she could not save from the destructive path from ADD to addiction and death. Barbara Mulloy-Robbins openly reveals herself to us with humor and heartache. Her story can touch and help anyone of us who cares for and loves someone in addiction. Carol E. Stegen (New Jersey)
If you are of High School age, a parent, or anyone in between ... An Uphill Struggle should be required reading. A Mother's Diary celebrates the lives of two sons. Both tragically afflicted with ADHD and Addictions, the author / mother is able to share with profound honesty and insight, a remarkable story filled with music, pain, frustration, wit and poetry. A Mother's Diary will forever resonate, and call us to action. -Toni Kurasch (New York)
A flowing and effortless read on the intellectual level; heart wrenching on the gut level. This true story is told with startling honesty and profound courage. It reads like a novel while including invaluable information about ADD and chemical addiction. An important book for anyone who is a parent or a person who works with kids. -Carol Rosen (New Jersey)
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