Comments on: Mom, Are You Ok?

By: Barb Mazzola

Barb Mazzola — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:44:04 +0000

Hello, I wanted to let you know I am still sober and doing well after 2 & 1/2 years. I love my family and I love my life. It is so wonderful to feel so free! If anyone is struggling with Anxiety / depression and trying to self medicated with any substance, please know there is help out there. Do not give up, do not stop searching!

Many Blessings,
Barb Mazzola

By: Charis

Charis — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:55:12 +0000

I needed to see this video a lot!! Thank you for sharing your experiences!! I went to the Milestones Malibu Ranch site to look for help. I found your video on there and watched. That may end up being where I seek treatment. Thank you again for sharing!!

By: alex byrne markle

alex byrne markle — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:32:36 +0000

amazing and important episode….thank you so for telling your story…you are indeed very brave..and very strong…

By: Debbie Gleason

Debbie Gleason — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:34:54 +0000

This show really hit home with me. Having gone through some similar situations. I loved this families honesty and dedication to each other. You sensed the long journey they have gone through and they are stronger for it. I have watched the episode 4 times and I needed to reach for the tissue every time. Keep up the good work Barbara!

By: Debbie (Thompson) Fox

Debbie (Thompson) Fox — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:25:47 +0000

Dear Barb and Danny:

I am so happy for you. I cried when I watched the video. Barb, you are so strong, thank you for sharing your story. I am so happy you received the treatment that you needed so much.

By: Tiffany T

Tiffany T — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:29:20 +0000

I love that the end of the segment included reactions from her children, and that her husband shows his strength by mentioning his reliance on God. Truly amazing people.

I remember when I had my second child and my first was still too young for pre-school, and I felt like I could drown at any moment. I was part of a Mom’s Group, and having a community of women who understood my lows and helped pull me back up were vital, I believe, to helping me manage the stress of it all.

Parenthood involves moments of extreme emotional highs and lows. I don’t believe parenthood causes addiction, but that becoming a parent can highlight character flaws. If they aren’t managed, they can sink you.

By: Lauren Booth

Lauren Booth — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:51:57 +0000

Wow. Thank you Barbara for sharing your story with us. I was moved to tears by your courage and the love that surrounds you. May you and your family have all the joy and peace that you deserve.