Blossom book one in The Forgotten Ones series

One in four people has a parent that struggles with addiction. Blossom is the story of a teen that has a mother cycling down into her addiction. Blossom's father travels with his work and is in denial about the problem. Blossom must take responsibility for her younger sister's care, because of her mother's problem. Blossom's older brother has been sent away to a treatment center for his use of substances. He returns with an understanding of the disease of addiction and begins to help family members understand the nature of the crisis and their own limitations.

The story is a compelling fiction with strong character development. The book presents tidbits-of wisdom for those who may be in a similar situation in their lives.