{"product_id":"loving-lions-a-guide-for-families-struggling-with-addiction-paperback","title":"Loving Lions: A guide for families struggling with addiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Jr. Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLoving Lions\u003c\/i\u003e, author and family-recovery specialist Michael Wilson takes readers on a candid journey through the chaos of addiction, revealing both the addict's inner turmoil and the heartbreak families endure. Drawing on his own life story of active addiction and eventual recovery, Wilson exposes the emotional complexities that keep loved ones trapped in confusion, fear, and denial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough relatable anecdotes and unvarnished accounts, \u003ci\u003eLoving Lions\u003c\/i\u003e shows how addicts' behavior creates ripple effects that threaten to tear families apart. More importantly, it offers a new lens on how families can respond. Wilson's \"lion\" metaphor re-frames addiction as a force that must be confronted directly-by adapting boundaries, communication, and genuine support in ways traditional approaches often miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar from a simple memoir, \u003ci\u003eLoving Lions\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide, brimming with real-world advice and strategies for parents, siblings, friends, and spouses who feel powerless watching someone spiral into substance use. Wilson provides: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fresh perspective\u003c\/b\u003e on how families can effectively intervene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConcrete tools\u003c\/b\u003e to replace enabling with sustainable, boundary-driven support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmotional insights\u003c\/b\u003e that bridge the gap between empathy and proactive change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who loves someone caught in the addictive cycle, or for professionals seeking to enrich their expertise\u003ci\u003e, Loving Lions\u003c\/i\u003e delivers hope, clarity, and a road map to healing. Wilson's honest storytelling and proven family-focused methods make this a must-read for anyone determined to help an addict break free and find lasting recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Wilson was born in Brunswick, Maine in 1976. He currently works and resides in his life-long hometown of Beverly, Massachusetts with his amazing children and his extended family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael spent many of his younger and more formative years in active addiction - struggling with his various unsuccessful attempts at \u003cem\u003e\"sobriety\"\u003c\/em\u003e. His experiences throughout those years, and the recovery process that eventually led him to get well and change his life, has become the foundation for his work with families in the community and nationwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael's service work in his hometown of Beverly began in 2008, and includes various supportive and leadership roles in coalitions and a local substance abuse task force. His passion for helping families drove him to carve out a new set of services for families in his area, paving the way for more \u003cstrong\u003efamily-focused\u003c\/strong\u003e work to be available regarding addiction and recovery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe personal touch that he provides for each family is often met with a sigh of relief that someone is listening and finally understands what is happening to them. The services that he has created and provided are often seen as a beacon of hope for families who had previously been left feeling hopeless and confused in their attempts to navigate a fractured system that was not set up to meet their growing needs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael found a way to bridge that gap, and fill that void. He offers his insights and experience through a variety of mediums, including support groups and speaking engagements. He is always looking for new ways to be involved with, and be a part of, the solution!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichael was the founder and executive director of Renewed Hope Project, a local non-profit organization geared toward providing services and community supports for families struggling with addiction between 2009 - 2014. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2014 he transitioned to Co-Owner and Director of Family Services for \u003cstrong\u003eBaystate Recovery Services, LLC\u003c\/strong\u003e. His company currently operates in Beverly, MA and provides a variety of family-focused and individual services, each dedicated to helping address the addiction issues that families are facing across the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Michael is now providing education, training, and certification for other professionals and individuals seeking to build on, and add to, their existing knowledge in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56143754854705,"sku":"9781723386343","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/iMwWbS1yO09781723386343.webp?v=1788675254","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/loving-lions-a-guide-for-families-struggling-with-addiction-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}