Claires life turns upside down when her mum is in a car accident. Although Mums body heals in time, she doesnt seem like herself. Sometimes she doesnt go to work, and Claire has to take care of her younger brother, Emmett, more and more. When things take a turn for the worse, Mum tells the kids whats going on: Shes become addicted to pain medication.
In this much-needed resource for families coping with addiction, the story aims to answer questions children may have about substance use disorders and help them manage. Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with child-friendly language to help start difficult conversations.
