Debbie Gail Zane

Sometimes the unknown is the hardest. Not having that certainty as to what is happening or what will happen.

One of the biggest things that makes the unknown so difficult is wanting life to unfold according to your plan.

Having a teen or adult child with mental illness or addiction brings with it a lot of unknowns. A lot of uncertainty as to how things are going. And for many, this means lots of worry and fear.

I understand how you feel, as I have been here too. Many times. It can feel so hard to not be sure of what will happen.

But living in fear will not help you or your child or the outcome. In fact, it will do the opposite because it will make you sick physically and emotionally.

Consciously choosing faith over fear can free your mind and allow you to focus on your love for your child. And prevent fears from taking over your life.

You cannot serve both faith and fear. But you do have a choice to focus on fear and feel miserable or focus on faith and love and feel more peace.

Faith can come from connection to a higher power, God, Angels, the universe, source energy.

Whatever brings you faith, connect with that now.

Sending love and light,

Debbie

If you live in the Virginia area, come join me at the Barnes and Noble in Fredericksburg, Virginia on Saturday, September 2, where I will be doing a book signing event for my book- Finding Peace and Purpose Amidst the Tears: My Journey of the Love and Loss of My Son Through His Mental Illness and Addiction. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062160062-0

Read what book reviewers are saying –

“Finding Peace and Purpose Amidst the Tears by Debbie Gail Zane provides the kind of unwavering honesty and courage that, against all odds, comforts and heals. Whether you are experiencing the pain of loss or trying to understand the pain of loved ones facing the journey, this book will surely prove to be a tremendous help and invaluable resource that you will return to time and time again for comfort and guidance.”

• Rich Follett for Readers’ Favorite

“Debbie Gail Zane has written a beautiful tribute to her son that will resonate with caregivers in similar situations. Whether readers are trying to help their suffering children or grieving over their treasured ones, her book will serve as a warm reminder that they are not alone. It’s difficult to watch once happy children and teens suffer from the effects of a mental illness or addiction, and Zane speaks about the grief of losing the hopes and dreams that they may have held for them. The author relives her pain and uncertainty but communicates hope and understanding to anyone in a similar situation. Finding Peace and Purpose Amidst the Tears is a great choice for anyone trying to help someone battle a mental health issue or who has lost a child to addiction.”

• Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers’ Favorite

“Finding Peace and Purpose Amidst the Tears by Debbie Gail Zane is heartbreaking and inspiring. I respect Debbie for her courage in sharing this story so soon after her child passed away to support other parents who are going through a similar situation. The nine years covered in this book are filled with heartache, hardship, persistence, and grief. After reading Debbie’s experience, anyone who questions the seriousness of mental illness or doesn’t think that it is a medical disease will change their opinion. I recommend this moving story to any parent who has lost a child or is battling with their child because of a mental illness or addiction.”

• Alma Boucher for Readers’ Favorite

I feel honored to have been a guest on the Living the Next Chapter podcast where I share my story and discuss my book, Finding Peace and Purpose Amidst the Tears- My Journey of the Love and Loss of My Son through His Mental Illness and Addiction.

Listen here https://pod.link/1607392975/episode/fe377f054a7d28ce4b20f8d4af1db2de