“Those who have struggled with addiction, or the addictions of loved ones will appreciate Kathy’s searing honesty and will not feel so alone in their struggles. Despite the dark topics of grief and addiction, in the end, Wagner offers a message of hope and even joy.”
~ Cathy Sosnowsky, author of Snapshots: A Story of Love, Loss, and Life.
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~ Tara McGuire, author of Holden After and Before: Love Letter for a Son Lost to Overdose
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~ Mary Beth O’Connor, author of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction
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~ Gabor Maté M.D., CM author of The Myth of Normal
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