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Patrick Jones - Author
This is a family-centred story about a young person confronting a parent’s substance addiction after military service. Its central tension lies between wanting recovery, preserving a close relationship and protecting Paige’s future plans.
Having a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. When Paige's mom returns from her final tour of Air Force duty, Paige couldn't be happier for things to go back to normal. But before long, Paige realizes her mom brought something else back with her--an addiction to pain pills. The irritable, medicated, zombie version of her mom isn't the person Paige wanted to come home. She'll try anything to get through to her mom and help her with her painful secret. But can Paige get her mom clean without ruining their relationship and her own ROTC dreams?
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a family-centred story about a young person confronting a parent’s substance addiction after military service. Its central tension lies between wanting recovery, preserving a close relationship and protecting Paige’s future plans.
The book involves a parent’s addiction to pain pills, medication-related impairment, military service and family strain. These elements may warrant preparation for a child who finds substance use or disrupted family life difficult.
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