I lost my family during active addiction, and early sobriety brought new mistakes…

Continue to explore this site to see how consistent, small steps restored trust, respect, and a sense of safety in our family.

I wrote this EBOOK to offer steady, realistic support for anyone trying to stay grounded, sober, or emotionally centered during the holidays. Because I want it to be accessible to everyone who needs it, I’ve chosen to keep it at the introductory price of $3.99.

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Blog Series

A Thoughtful Holiday Gift for Anyone Navigating Recovery.

The journey of rebuilding trust after addiction or mental health challenges can feel confusing and isolating. Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery gives families practical scripts, micro-repairs, and guidance they can use right away.

A meaningful gift for the holidays—Now $16.90 (down from $20.95) to help more families get support during the holidays.

Overcoming the Struggle for Family Reunification in Early Sobriety

Parenting Skills for Recovering Parents

Strategies for Creating Change & Breaking Cycles of Generational Trauma

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• Tools for Rebuilding Trust and Family Connection

• Turning Triggers into Transformation

• Five Healing Phrases to Build Trust with Your Partner and Family

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Latest Episode - Grieving the Living and Learning to Honor Other’s Boundaries

We started this podcast because so many of you asked to hear more about our journey — the real, messy, and hopeful work of repairing relationships after addiction. Your curiosity, your questions, and your stories inspired us to open up and share ours.

We will dive into topics close to our hearts: family connection and the ongoing journey of healing, understanding, and rebuilding trust. Our discussions will explore the challenges we face, the lessons we've learned, and the paths to creating a supportive environment for ourselves and our loved ones.

We can’t wait to invite you into these conversations and hope you will find meaning and hope within them

Life’s Toughest Climbs Happen Off the Trails

Whether it’s navigating sobriety, rebuilding family trust, or finding peace one step at a time on a forest path, this blog explores what it means to heal, grow, and move forward. From the chaos of addiction to the quiet wisdom of parenting and nature, you’ll discover honest stories, practical tools, and a reminder that every journey, no matter how steep, is worth the climb.

Recent Podcast Appearances

No Alcohol Needed Podcast

(Formerly Through the Glass Recovery Podcast)

I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining Julie and Steve on the No Alcohol Needed Podcast

Their format is so refreshing—we take one topic and explore it through the perspectives of four different people, which makes for real, nuanced conversations about life without alcohol. Stay tuned for more details!

Home Within Family: Heart-Centered Parenting

a subseries of the podcast,

The Home is Within You Podcast by Nadia Davis

“ Transforming Death, Sorrow, and Shame Into Spiritual Connection for Our Children”

Parts 1 & 2 are now live! We’re diving into grief, grieving, and how to talk to your children about loss in real, supportive ways.

Everyday Supermoms with Amy Grace

Rebuilding Relationships After Addiction: Janice Johnson Dowd on Motherhood, Sobriety and Healing

This week Amy Grace talks with Janice Johnson Dowd, a licensed social worker, mother of four, and author, to talk about the intersection of motherhood, alcohol use, and recovery. Janice opens up about the early messages she received about “doing it all,” the stress of raising kids while her husband frequently traveled, and the mom-guilt that came with shortcuts like fast food dinners.

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I am available to speak at Your Community Event, Professional Conference, Residential Community, 12-Step Conference, or Treatment Program.

I will be speaking or presenting workshops at the following events;

ACSW - Alabama Social Work Conference

Feb 25-27th, Orange Beach, AL

Alabama School of ALcohol and Drug Studies

March 24 - 27, University of Alabam

VA & Metro DC NASW 2026 Annual Meeting

March 26 - 28th, Newport News, VA

NASW Louisiana 2026 State Conference

March 18-20th Baton Rouge, LA

Chicago Social Work Conference

July 23rd- 24th, Naperville, Chicago

Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders

August 6 - 9th, Providence, RI

East Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders

Oct 9 - 11th West Palm Beach, FL

I regularly present at professional and community conferences, and I’m also available to speak at community events, treatment facilities, recovery residences, and 12-step gatherings. Wherever people are seeking education, connection, and hope, I’m honored to share evidence-based guidance for families in recovery.

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Presentation topics include;

• Breaking Cycles of Generational Trauma - Parenting Skills for Recovering Parents

• The Intersection of Grief and Addiction

• Overcoming the Struggle of Family Reunification

• Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue of Mental Health Professionals

• Making Sense of the Adolescent Brain

• The Suicide Crisis - Current Trends, Prevalence and Evidence-Based Assessment & Treatment

• “Gas Station Drugs”

• Senior and S. U. D.

Whether you're seeking education, motivation, or information, my content is designed to provide you with an uplifting experience.

DISCLAIMER: The following information is intended for general information purposes only. Any application of the material outlined in the following pages is at the reader’s discretion and is their sole responsibility. This blog does not intend to be diagnostic in any way and is not a substitute for a thorough clinical assessment and professional treatment