A gritty and authentic view of the all-consuming and heartbreaking realities, the illness of addiction (and mental illness) causes those that suffer and their families. Yvonne’s honesty, resilience and empathy teach us grace and acceptance in the face of overwhelming odds. When addiction enters a family, it changes everything. In Addiction, Grief and Joy: A Son’s Struggle and a Mother’s Love, Yvonne invites readers into the raw reality of loving someone through their darkest days—the heartbreak, the hope and the unexpected moments of happiness—while the rest of life carries on. With unflinching honesty and warmth, she shares the pain, the lessons learned and the moments of laughter and love that carried them through. More than a story about addiction, it’s a story of resilience, forgiveness, courage and grit. Yvonne reminds us that joy isn’t something we wait for after the storm—we can create it, even amidst our darkest times.Whether you’re a parent walking this path or someone seeking to understand it, this book is for you. Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is Just Show Up—No. Matter. What.