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These testimonials came from an era I was doing just as much public speaking as I was doing direct consulting for parents with troubled teens.
There is a lengthy quantity of testimonials here. I wanted to display quite a few testimonials so you can learn as a parent that troubled teens have been around for a long time and in large quantities. For that same length of time, just as many troubled teens have been recovered by the adults in their life.
If you practice the same principles all of those adults did, it is likely you will have similar results.
[/fusion_text][fusion_fontawesome icon=”fa-quote-left fas” size=”50″ flip=”” rotate=”” spin=”no” link=”” linktarget=”_self” alignment=”center” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” iconcolor=”#0c0634″ iconcolor_hover=”#0c0634″ circle=”no” circlecolor=”#ffffff” circlecolor_hover=”#ffffff” circlebordersize=”3″ circlebordercolor=”#0c0634″ circlebordercolor_hover=”#0c0634″ icon_hover_type=”pulsate” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” /][fusion_title title_type=”text” rotation_effect=”bounceIn” display_time=”1200″ highlight_effect=”circle” loop_animation=”off” highlight_width=”9″ highlight_top_margin=”0″ before_text=”” rotation_text=”” highlight_text=”” after_text=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” content_align_medium=”” content_align_small=”” content_align=”center” size=”2″ font_size=”” animated_font_size=”” fusion_font_family_title_font=”” fusion_font_variant_title_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_shadow=”no” text_shadow_vertical=”” text_shadow_horizontal=”” text_shadow_blur=”0″ text_shadow_color=”” margin_top_medium=”” margin_bottom_medium=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_bottom_small=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_top_mobile=”” margin_bottom_mobile=”” text_color=”” animated_text_color=”” highlight_color=”” style_type=”none” sep_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]Parent Testimonials:[/fusion_title][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”0px” bottom_margin=”30px” width=”10%” alignment=”center” border_size=”4″ sep_color=”#fd4948″ icon=”” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Cindy and Kim” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Parents, Sylvan Lake AB” link=”” target=”_self”]Since meeting Tom we have a new way of looking at our relationship with our son. We could never have gotten this understanding from anywhere else. We now have ways to manage our home that leads to success. Thank you Tom[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Lori B” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Entrepreneur, Calgary AB” link=”” target=”_self”]I went to Tom to learn about a family member with an addiction and I learned things about addiction that I’ve never heard before. When I used his principles with my relative it was my door he showed up on when he wanted to change. I’ve never been closer to this person before than I am now, thank you Tom![/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Dawn B” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Rocky Mtn. House.” link=”” target=”_self”]The biggest gift I have gotten from Tom’s seminars is a way to communicate with my daughter. Now she listens and responds to me, with a willingness to co-operate. We are re-kindling our relationship with each other at a more mature level, one step at a time, thank you Tom[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”D & J. R. ” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Sylvan Lake, Ab” link=”” target=”_self”]I must tell you Jim and I walked away with a wealth of information from you. Even better, our relationship with our son since this class has been awesome. He has not left home, he is working, going to school and back playing hockey!!![/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Melinda N.” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Parent and Health care professional, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A” link=”” target=”_self”]I was very pleased with the courses on the weekend and have begun some of the homework. My first task was to share some personal experiences with my daughter and her response was incredible. She began to open up to me and express some of her feelings. I have many tasks yet to accomplish on my homework and will keep you informed.
I just wanted to let you know that I feel we are off to a great start and know there are challenging and painful growth in our future, but it will be well worth it. Thank you again for great information. I will wait to call you as I would like to get farther on my homework so I can take full advantage of the 30 free minutes of consultation that you are providing.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Michelle Johnson” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Roseburg Oregon, Accountant.” link=”” target=”_self”]Myself and my four kids are all great. MY son is not totally out of the woods yet but he has come miles from where he was and I thank you again for your help. He is physically back to being very healthy and has not lost his love of staying very fit and keeping his love and God given talent for volleyball. It’s like we have our loving brother and son back. Our relationship is almost back to where it used to be. Please continue to send me your newsletters and know that I would recommend your help to anyone who I know needs it.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Jane W.” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Sylvan Lake.” link=”” target=”_self”]Hello Tom
After setting a couple of boundaries and a recent trip back to visit with family in Ontario that we hadn’t seen for quite awhile, our son seems to have reconnected with us. Our extended family in Ontario is quite large and welcomed us back with love and acceptance. I know that visit had an impact on the way our son sees himself and our family as part of the bigger picture. I know that he still uses alcohol and marijuana, however the frequency and the amount has decreased and he is making wiser choices. For instance, there were two parties last weekend on Friday and Saturday night that he chose not to attend.
Friday night he was home by 10:30 and Saturday he was home by midnight and in bed. A few months ago that wouldn’t have been the case. He would have stayed out all night and when questioned about it, he would fire off several rounds of profanity at us and we’d be told to mind our own business. I do see a change in him for the positive and I hope it continues. We all still have a ways to go but thanks to your guidance I think we are better prepared now to handle any backsliding that may occur.
Thanks again Tom. God bless.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Audrey E” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Sundre, Alberta” link=”” target=”_self”]Any feedback from you would be greatly appreciated. On a smaller scale, I have been doing the “You know what” homework with our other 3 daughters as well and they love it!
Thanks again.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Marilou Penner” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Calgary contact info available upon request” link=”” target=”_self”]Thank you for your newsletter Tom,
My son got a DUI last week, he is still living committed to his addiction. I have just clearly decided the following:
“Complacency is accepting the addict as he is; standing for his transformation, albeit challenging and confronting, is real love”! Marilou Penner
Thank you for your commitment to families Tom..because of your love, I know how to make that difference!![/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”T.P. Sundre ” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”AB (mom)” link=”” target=”_self”]I hope Tom continues his public speaking, starting at an early grade level like 6 or 7, he should speak to the kids and their parents, this has worked out so well for me[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”M.H. Sundre” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”(mom)” link=”” target=”_self”]No advice for Tom, he is great[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Alley G” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=” parent, 4 children, Red Deer, AB 403 314 9692″ link=”” target=”_self”]I would be more than happy to do so for you, Give me till next friday and I will have one for you, and you can go over it and if anything needs to be added to it you can let me know. I do have to tell you that I have taken everything you have spoken about and have used it in my daily life so far and I can not believe what a difference it has made so far. I must thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the invaluable information, you have given us. I can give you a synopsis of my past parenting and my present parenting and everything in between.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Donna Smith” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=” Ponoka AB.” link=”” target=”_self”]Hi Tom,
Things are going great in my home. I have used your strategies regarding love, acceptance and respect. Kids seem more open to discuss any situations they may have. Sorry I did not get back to you. Work has been a little crazy now that it is inventory time. And no the kids do not have me tied up. LOL[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Joanna Swainson” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=” Eckville AB” link=”” target=”_self”]Hello, well since school has officially ended, things are doing great! I have moved into a bigger house, and the boundaries, how ever small they might be are doing good things. I am very proud of my 8 year old Johnny, he has made some decisions about his father (none of which I have said!). He has decided that he does not want to talk to him on the phone, when I asked why he replied “well mom …… I don’t think its fair that he gets to make me feel bad when I don’t want to go there”. I was so impressed with my son for using his words and saying what he feels. The new example I am setting for him has caused this and more Tom. Thanks again for the amazing course!![/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Jennifer Smith” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=” Department Head. Special education. Notre Dame Highschool. Red Deer Ab.” link=”” target=”_self”]Okay, I think they’re off base on those thoughts. At no time did I think that you glorified this lifestyle. Certainly the feedback from my students indicates that as well. Unless they see life threatening situations, mental health concerns and losing, (for a time) all that was important to you as positive then I guess so, but certainly you’d have to be a bit warped to see it that way. The kids were very positive and took your message to heart. They talked about you being one of the only ones that actually seems to know what it is like. None of it dealt with the glorified drug dealing aspect. Hope that helps, and stay being honest with the way life really is, it is the only thing that gets these kids to listen. p.s. I did notice that when you spoke you the students weren’t even moving in their chairs. From my perspective, that rarely happens.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Rosalie Smith” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Grand-parent, Sundre Ab,” link=”” target=”_self”]In reply to your note, I am very sorry if people got the wrong slant on your talk as I thought you gave us such an excellent presentation, and definitely told your story like it was. I attended as a concerned Grandparent, and I come away feeling you had really filled us in on the drug story, which most of us are pretty naive about.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Jacci Haster” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=” Executive Assistant, Family Services. Calgary, AB” link=”” target=”_self”]Thank you. Your style works well for me. I am excited to use the techniques you presented. This helps give me the confidence to parent my young child through a split family and into his adulthood without pushing him away.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Susan Remco” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Sundre AB (Mother of Adult children suffering from drug abuse)” link=”” target=”_self”]Three words to describe you Tom are:
Openness, frankness, and positive attitude. Every parent wants their child to be successful in their life choices. That is not always possible. All we can give our child is “Roots & Wings” knowing that we did our very best to raise responsible children. / I, as a parent, do not want my child to be attached to mom’s apron strings. Tom – thank you for helping me to grow as a parent and helping me give my children Roots and Wings.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Lara Way” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Ponoka Ab” link=”” target=”_self”]Jerry and I went to Tom’s seminar last night. It was amazing. He truly is a terrific speaker. I went away from there with a lot more knowledge about parenting and drugs than I thought I would. He is so kind, approachable, and presents his information in a way that is understandable and that I could so relate to. I wish he could speak to the Junior High kids. (Just as I wish you could spend more time there). I wanted to take Johnny with us, but for one, he did not want to go and it was quite late. We have registered for his boundaries course he is holding in January. I very much enjoyed his presentation, and when he acted out how parents typically react to things, I had to laugh(and cry at the same time), because that was sooo me!!![/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Anne Johnson” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Financial Planner, Mother of Adult Children Red Deer, Ab” link=”” target=”_self”]Hi Tom,
I think the workshop helped me out a lot. Sorry I have not written sooner. Its Christmas… As for Garrett, I have been practicing the relationship rules daily. That is as far as I have gotten but it is making a big difference.
Garrett has gone to AADAC and is seeing Jon Friesen there regularly. He has been staying in my home but has behaved very well. He had an interview with a treatment facility on the 22nd and is waiting for a date to enter the home. He has also seen Social services for assistance in the cost of this. Most important, is that he is doing this himself. I live in a gated Adult community and the managers have asked that Garrett move out by Jan 2nd so he is making arrangements to live elsewhere. No assistance from me. Its awesome Tom![/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Jennifer Henson” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Mom clinical nurse Centennial Mental Health Center Ponoka, Ab” link=”” target=”_self”]Dear Tom,
I will make a better effort to stick to 3 times a day. By the way I’ve also started doing this with my two younger daughters aged 11 and 9. The look of absolute love and joy on their faces when I respect, accept and love them has been so wonderful. They are talking to me more about difficult things in their little lives and I can feel a bond forming that wasn’t there before. Some other little things. My son hasn’t missed curfew in weeks and when he comes home, he comes into our room to say goodnight and get a kiss. He’s almost 17!! He’s also having friends and his girlfriend over and spending time with us…there have been so many changes that I’m motivated to stick to the plan. I’m also excited for my husband to hear your story in March in Lacombe. I’d like his life to be changed as well. Thank you Tom.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Lauran Henderson” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Alberta Health Services Calgary, AB” link=”” target=”_self”]An update for you Tom.
Ryan is still living apart from us and I very much doubt that he will ever return home to live. Having said that, he has been making more of an effort to keep in touch and is much more respectful. He occasionally asks me for money and I don’t give in. What’s changed in me is more of a focus on myself, forgiving myself for past mistakes and taking the opportunity to do the things I enjoy.
He knows now that when I say “no” I really mean it and he is respecting that – that hasn’t happened his whole life.
I stand up for myself and don’t let Ryan manipulate me and my relationship with my husband has improved because of it. My husband is supportive without any judgement. He has even reached out to Ryan and asked him to join us curling which Ryan has mentioned he would like to do. It feels really good to feel good.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Ellen Winslow” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Mom, Lumber Sales Representative Ponoka Ab,” link=”” target=”_self”]Hi Tom
Things have been going good with daughter that lives with me. She has gained respect for me as well me for her. We tell one another our plans and what we doing. That way we know where one another are. She knows she has school to do. She attends outreach, so doesnt attend at reg. hours. She gets her work done. She has learned that she is to be at home by 11pm. If she not, she must contact me. We make each other feel loved more than we ever have. I hear & laugh more than ever before. Thanks Tom.
My daughter that doesnt live with me, phoned the other day to go for supper. She hasnt taken me up on the whole day together yet or a mother/daughter time. Supper was great though. I have her tell me where she would like to eat, then what we could do after. I want her to be able to tell me what she would like & do. That way she has to think about what she wants. Thanks to you, Tom, I feel like a happier person.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Patricia Morgan” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”” link=”” target=”_self”]These questions and strategies are brilliant and practical, Tom!
Thank you for helping parents out there who are at a loss to know what to do.
Hugs
Patricia
PS: if it is helpful to you, you may quote me. Patricia Morgan, MA, author of Love Her As She Is: Lessons from a Daughter Stolen by Addictions[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Mary Anne Gordson” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”R.M.T, Calgary AB,” link=”” target=”_self”]Yes Tom my son did receive an inheritance,
Inheritance came in the form of a house to live in which worked out great.
Son has been clean ever since I attended your course and doing well. Working full time with no days missed. Keeping clean which is really great and getting his life on track.
I would like to forward your information to a friend of mine who has a son not doing so well. I have been giving her some of your inspirational messages. When I get her email address I will forward to you.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Holly lewis” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”” link=”” target=”_self”]Hi Tom,
If I omit a statement you liked, and you remember what it was, please do tweak as you see fit with my complete permission. “I just wanted to thank you so very much for being there for us in a moment of crisis. It means the world to us when we send a frantic panicked email to you about a situation happening with our son, and within a short time frame you have responded with hand-holding, support and most importantly action steps. Every single time your advice is on spot, practical, action oriented and it WORKS. We are grateful. Thank you.” Enjoy the scenery.
ttys
Take care.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”Lori” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”” link=”” target=”_self”]Hi Tom,
I LOVE your newsletters, they are one of my favorite things to read! I am grateful for you in my life and for sharing your experience you DO make a HUGE difference, for me and I’m certain many others. I feel very understood when I read your emails and/or just talk to you :). Thank you!
On a personal note: the last few weeks have been incredible, I am feeling about 80% better from last year. After only having a few good hours a week, I now only have a few bad hours a week. Thank you for being a catalyst of getting me on the right track last year. Of course I love to be devils advocate, and well it’s just my point of view and your 1.5 million dollar tip, made me think about when my mom asks me that, or a version of that. It is usually coming during an argument towards the end. I only can answer that question when I feel “safe” or can “think clearly” usually in an argument so far down the hole of “just surviving”. Just what’s so for me. I think this applies to a lot of things, definitely something I learned from Pax, in providing a safe space, very important. I don’t have a lot of people I “feel safe” with all the time. I must say on the other side of that my arguments with my parents are less, my mental clarity is mind boggling, I’m remember things with crystal clear clarity and sharpness. I would love to have a conversation sometime soon, I always get so much out of our conversations. I’m curious about our last conversation and the niche market stuff as well, I’d like to share a few things you’ll be very proud of me for 🙂 Thanks you for providing a safe space in the world for people with addictions and mental illness. You are an extraordinary hero!!
Love & Blessings[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_separator style_type=”double solid” hide_on_mobile=”medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” flex_grow=”0″ top_margin=”30px” bottom_margin=”38px” width=”40%” alignment=”center” border_size=”” sep_color=”” icon=”fa-quote-left fas” icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” /][fusion_testimonials design=”classic” navigation=”no” speed=”” backgroundcolor=”” textcolor=”” random=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_testimonial name=”L. Harkins” avatar=”none” image=”” image_id=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Central Alberta, Sister, cousin and Aunt.” link=”” target=”_self”]Tom gets/understands people with addiction and mental illness and makes them feel comfortable to share how they really feel without judgement or fear of being punished or getting into trouble. I felt acceptance for myself that allowed me to quit drinking and stop hurting my family. My family always got angry at me and told me to ‘Get over it’, this caused me to want to drink more and hate myself more for those I was hurting and reminding me didn’t help! Tom knows what works in reality!!! He will help you I guarantee!![/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][fusion_fontawesome icon=”fa-quote-right fas” size=”50″ flip=”” rotate=”” spin=”no” link=”” linktarget=”_self” alignment=”center” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” iconcolor=”#0c0634″ iconcolor_hover=”#0c0634″ circle=”no” circlecolor=”#ffffff” circlecolor_hover=”#ffffff” circlebordersize=”3″ circlebordercolor=”#0c0634″ circlebordercolor_hover=”#0c0634″ icon_hover_type=”pulsate” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” /][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]