Newsletter September 2019
Greetings COA family and friends!
The 3rd quarter has flown by us and the 4th is here! I am very excited to report...
Enduring Mother’s Day Minus our Child
Surviving another Mother’s Day without a son or daughter
Written by Eileen Spatz, COA Contributing Writer
Approaching Mother’s Day each year used to be...
Shout Out to Pastor Pondo
Fourteen suicides and substance-related deaths took place in the span of one year in San Clemente. All fourteen of these victims were...
1,461 Days Without You By Eileen Spatz
October 23, 2017
Dear Blue,
It has been exactly 1,461 days since I lost you, my precious son. And even after that many days,...
Getting Prepared to Head Back to School
Getting Prepared to Head Back to School
(Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash)
It’s that time of the year when we wrap up our...
Celebrating the 4th of July Sober by Alexis Graff
Holidays may be a very stressful time for those who are fighting addiction and living a sober life. The Fourth of July...
Honoring Father’s Who Miss A Child
If you are a father coping with the pain of losing a child this Father's Day, we stand with you today and...
Reality Party for Parents
"Many adults feel drinking and drug use is a rite of passage. They assume teen parties are the same as when they...
Understanding Grief ~ by Tanya Brown
Understanding Grief & Walk Through The Tornado of Grief Chaos!
Losing anyone at any age from any incident is, I believe, the hardest thing anyone...
Super Bowl ~ Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
SUPER BOWL PARTY PLANNER TIPS & FACTS
Pass Your Keys to a Sober, Designated Driver Before the Super Bowl Begins
Super Bowl Sunday is one...
