Layla L.

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Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 1:08 am
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Thanks, Ladies!

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 8:35 pm
I got two blog awards this week! I feel very thankful for both of them!  This one is from Renee at Mom of Opiate Addicted Son. Thinking about her, and so many of you, brings a tear to my eye. I ...
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Get Well Soon, Ronnie James Dio

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 12:25 pm
I saw this on "Classic Rock" blog this morning: gbarton / News / 20/11/2009 16:55pm Ronnie James Dio’s wife and manager, Wendy, has thanked ...
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Classic Rock » Blog Archive » Dio In Hospital: Is It Heart Trouble?

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 12:23 pm
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Cigarettes?

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 3:11 am
Here is a question: Do you smoke? Have you ever? If so, how long ago? If you are the parent of an addict - does your child smoke? I have lots of stuff to share but it will have to wait till later. ...
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Friday Questions for You

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 8:55 pm
1.  Are you typically attracted to blondes, brunettes or readheads? 2.  Looking to the right of where you are sitting right now, describe what you see. 3.  Do you have a nickname(s)?...
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He's Out and He's In !!! :)

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 2:09 pm
After 89 days in jail, Keven is now at Phoenix House!  He was happy to see us and I got about four warm hugs!  It felt SO GOOD. He seemed upbeat and glad to be there.  We got to meet h...
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YES!

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 10:56 am
Got a call from Allison at Phoenix House.  She's on her way to pick Keven up at Lacy AND she invited me and my sis to meet them back at PH for the intake so we can see him for the first time ...
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I am not stressed out, worried or uptight

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 7:32 pm
Using the power of positive thinking and not allowing my mind to accept anything negative.  I refuse to be a wreck - even though I feel on the verge of a breakdown.  Tomorrow is it...the day...
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Mission Viejo Family on Family Feud TONIGHT!

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 7:01 pm
Oh my gosh - this is going to be one of  the best, most entertaining episode(s) of Family Feud ever.  I went to high school with these guys/gals, they are so FUN. Back then and... Now! I ...
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Sharing With Other Parents...

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 11:47 am
For some reason I felt compelled to write about this today over on my other blog, Writing From the Inside Out.
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How Well Do You Know Your Teen - and - How Much Does it Matter?

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 11:39 am
The Partnership for a Drug Free America has a great website.  Its interactive, informative and important!  The problem is, educating yourself and your child is not a guarantee that they won&...
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Two More Days Till He's Here:

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 12:31 am
Keven's Parole Officer called me tonight, I really like him.  At first he started to say "you'll need to pick him up at 6:30 am get him to his doctors then bring him to Phoenix House...."...
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Rock and Roll Guru's Review of Bruce on 11/15 - yeah!

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 11:10 pm
Joe is a great guy, one of the few blog friends I actually go to meet IN PERSON. I love his review and enthusiastic about Bruce's concert this weekend :) You can find Joe's very entertaining...
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Doing My Duty as an Unemployed Person

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 5:16 pm
I am watching Oprah today because she has Sarah Palin as a guest and I want to find out what she's like when she's not campaigning. So far its been on air for two minutes and I am already (st...
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The Fine Print:

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 10:18 am
I knew I should not have tried to make a list of people yesterday! Just to clarify, that list was of parents of addicts and addicts who regularly read my blog.  I included in red "and all my lon...
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On the Cover of the Rolling Stone...

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 3:02 pm
LOVE IT! Do any of you remember this songby Dr. Hook?  Its a fun one! Well we are big rock singers, we've got golden fingers And we're loved everywhere we go We sing about beauty and w...
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God / Caring About Each Other

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 1:57 pm
It pretty dang awesome when connections are made through blogging.  It means a lot to me knowing that people out there care about my son and me.  I care about you too.  And your kids, y...
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to Blonde Mafia:

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 9:00 pm
Today is Carrie's birthday! From my first conversation with her several months ago I knew I was talking to an extremely intelligent, strong and FUN person.  We met via one of my blogs and sh...
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"Girl grants elderly people their dying wishes"

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 2:49 pm
Caitlin Crommett This story from my local newspaper caught my eye and was too good not to share.  This young woman (16) has started something called "Dream Catchers" in which she grants wishes t...
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Grateful Dead Fans:

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 7:42 pm
Charlie at Bloggerythms was nice enough to point this out to me, looks interesting: The Grateful Dead Archive documents the band's creative activity and influence in contemporary music history fr...
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Another Bad Jail Visit

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 7:20 pm
Had a bad day.  Don't even feel like talking about it.  I'll just say this: Statistically speaking Keven will relapse and this is just the beginning of many years in the cylce of dr...
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Friday Questions for You

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 2:00 am
1.  Would you rather spend a week traveling by boat, train or automobile? 2.  Do you have any specific memories of getting in trouble for something when you were a kid? 3.  What type ...
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A Former Addict's Thoughts on: the "E" Word

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 10:10 pm
  These words come from a former addict: "Just as little comforts in jail (a letter, a snack, a visit) make something rather unbearable tolerable, little comforts in life can make addi...
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Super Foods for your Health and to Help You Live Longer

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 1:17 pm
I got this info from Eat this, Not That. I've lost some weight and have been exercising daily and eating better.  Its AMAZING how much better you feel when you take care of yourself.  I...
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Would You Go to a Nudist Resort?

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 1:25 am
Ok, I am not making this question up to get a lot of comments or raise yet another controversial topic...I really want to know and I will tell you why later. Here is a link to give you an idea of the...
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The Day the Nightmare Began:

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 1:18 am
Last year, Dec. 18 to be exact, was the beginning of the realization that my son had a serious drug problem.  I think its a good thing that we can't foresee our future because if I would have...
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Pirate Radio is almost here...

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 5:13 pm
Can't wait to go see this, it starts friday: Pirate Radio
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WE HAVE A DATE!

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 12:17 pm
I just talked to Ph. House and they are placing keven on November 19th!!  Its still over a week away and he's getting very anxious/upset again, so hopefully it will help him to have a firm da...
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Veteran's Day 2009

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 2:00 am
Every year I think I mention that I am proud to say my father served in WWII.  He was the same age then as my son is now.  I can't imagine the terror of what he saw and what he had to do...
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Coyotes Howling !!!

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 12:14 am
I heard that the coyote population in our area has been growing.  As I type this I can hear a pack of them howling LOUDLY from across a major highway from me near a "wilderness trail".  It s...
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What About Friends?

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 7:24 pm
Its been interesting watching Keven's social life over the last year.  Before his addiction he was very popular, had a wonderful girlfriend, was constantly invited to the movies, parties, wha...
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Six Months Unemployed

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 1:51 pm
I can't believe its been SIX MONTHS.  I have depleted my life savings, borrowed from family and - thankfully made enough money via two friends who hired me, to get to where I am right now.&nb...
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Steven Tyler Leaves Aerosmith !?!

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 7:22 pm
No offense to Joe Perry, and the other guys....but imo, Steven Tyler IS Aersosmith. Here's the article from Live Daily
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Is Cyber Sex / Flirting Cheating?

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 3:02 pm
Last night someone I knew from years ago got a hold of me on IM.  We had some small talk and I told him about my recent relationship/break-up.  His first question was "was he a Christian?"&n...
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82 Days Clean

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 11:11 am
Keven's been incarcerated for 82 days.  I like to look at it as "82 days clean and sober".  I wonder if he would have got this far if he weren't in jail.  I honestly doubt it.&n...
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Sky Arts - Dark Side of the Moon

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 10:27 am
"Sky Arts pays tribute to Pink Floyds iconic Dark Side of the Moon album cover, recreating the acclaimed artwork over Primrose Hill, London, yesterday to celebrate the screening of Pulse: Dark Side Of...
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20 Years Ago - The Fall of the Wall

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 12:57 am
What are your thoughts on this historical event?  Do you remember the news coverage?  I remember thinking it seemed to good to be true...but it was the beginning of  so many changes tha...
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Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 10:40 pm
     
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this is how old my blog is:

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 2:57 am
My little nephew has grown a lot since I started blogging :)
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Michael Jackson - This Is It Movie

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 9:42 pm
I just got home from watching this movie.  Before I share my thoughts, I'm aware that not everyone likes Michael and as always you are free to share your opinion here. I'll keep this sho...
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It's a BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 12:54 pm
Wow, I feel GREAT today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope everyone has a good weekend.
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7 Truths About My Addict That Took 5 Years To Learn

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 10:57 pm
MUST READ article by our fellow blogger, Ron Grover aka as "Dad" from "An Addict in Our Son's Bedroom". In fact the entire blog is important to read, and a few other friends have articles there to...
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Tattooed Under Fire and other Thoughts on Body Art

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 10:47 pm
I've had a lifelong fascination with tattoos.  My 7 uncles had them on their forearms as symbols of being in WWII (my dad was in the war also, but no ink). I tried getting my first tattoo at...
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VH1 Honors The Who

Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 10:44 pm
I've seen this about three times but it never gets old.  Right now Pearl Jam is doing "Love Rain on Me" and "Can You See the Real Me".  Is it Rain or Reign?  Too lazy to look it up ...
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Layla L. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 8:34 pm
 
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Human Be-Ing. I write about several things, all unrelated: Music, Sexual Abuse, Being the parent of a heroin addict and my personal life.

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