Beyond the bottom of the rock It is a mother-child cooperation on the struggle of addiction and dependence. Learn more about Patty and Grayson and how they can overcome challenges, experience a more fulfilling life, and make more meaningful relationships.
Grayson Smith from
Live in Salt Lake City, with his dog, madam, where he works. He is attending school and is pursuing a degree in civil engineering at the University of Utah. He has been busy climbing, skiing, and active in the Anonymous Alcoholics [AA].
Patty Smith from
Live with her husband, Badi Smith, in South Carolina. She participated in Al-Anon and the other 12-step team. Patty embraces overall health and emphasizes the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of life. She has a master's degree in health coaching at the International Health Coaching University. She "go there, done that" experience can help customers find their own way of drinking.
Welcome Patty and Grayson from
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with Thank you for staying with us today! Why don't you tell our readers what to tell first? Beyond the bottom of the rock What is it about?
Patty: from
Beyond the bottom of the rock It is a story of addiction, dependence and recovery. This is a journey of mother and son writing about their addiction.
Grayson: from
Beyond the bottom of the rock It's about my addiction and how I handle it. It's also about my mother's struggle, relying on myself, and hoping to "fix" many of the mistakes in our family.
What inspired you to write this story?
Patty: As the mother of the addict, I have to write down my journey. I have to write down how I learned to take care of myself and respect the struggle of my son and addiction. No matter what my situation, I need to write down how I found peace and happiness.
Grayson: One day, my mother called me and asked if she could write me. I said she can write anything she wants. After a few minutes, she called back and asked if I wanted to write with her. I said yes, I don't know what kind of project it will be.
How important is it to write your information on paper and spread it to the world?
Patty: To help others find the same hope for themselves, sharing my experience through heartache is very important to me. I want to help people who are struggling with their children - don't know if they will get better. Share how well I learn, when people around me are not good.
Grayson: This is very interesting. I have a lot of freedom to share my story with others. I have not started to perform tasks or goals to convey my message. For a self-healing addict, this is a very similar story. I don't think the information in this book is particularly unique.
What is the most difficult part of writing? Beyond the bottom of the rock ?
Patty: For me, the hardest part of writing this book is reading what my son wrote. He shared some addictive stories that I didn't know. I have only known his pain level until now, and it is difficult to understand the trauma of his childhood by writing this book.
Grayson: Pick a champion!
This is a great title! What is the information you most want readers to leave? Beyond the bottom of the rock ?
Patty: My hope for readers is to understand that they are not alone, but to recognize the importance of the community. Learn how to be good, even if the people around you are not good, and how to experience happiness and peace, no matter what your situation.
Grayson: Anyone can recover from addiction. No one is going too far.
What kind of feedback have you received so far?
Patty: So far, the feedback has been very positive. People are very happy that we have the courage to write down our stories. People can connect with our struggles and heartaches and find hope for ourselves while reading our books.
Grayson: I have some comments on the language I use and the graphics on some of the details of drug use. I use these feedbacks as a compliment. Most of the feedback I received was that this book brought hope. Many people have contacted me and said that they can contact themselves or their families.
What are you doing to promote? Beyond the bottom of the rock Spread your message?
Patty: We have completed some bookmarks and speeches. We really want to spread the words of hope to those who still suffer. Together with Bryce Bauer, we produced a podcast about family rehabilitation: raising the bottom line. A treatment center promotes our book, from
Beyond the bottom of the rock We really want to see more centers to learn about our books.
Grayson: It's hard for me to sell my book. I often think, "Whoever really wants to read this?" My mother is a born natural promoter who distributes our cards to anyone.
What have you learned / how did you grow or change from your experience and what has the biggest impact on your life?
Patty: I learned how to take care of myself and respect the struggle of others. The overwhelming reaction of others who are struggling with addiction has had the biggest impact on me. This is an epidemic.
Grayson: The most important thing I learned was how to share our stories with each other. I think this is the basis for recovery from anything.
How has the relationship between you changed since self-recovery and writing? Beyond the bottom of the rock ?
Patty: I got closer to me after I wrote this book with my son. Through our loopholes, we experience even greater we don't know the pain of others. Let's go out and play together.
Grayson: This is very difficult for me to answer. Of course there are no more secrets. I think this makes us closer and shares such achievements. It also reaffirms what each of us has experienced and found a way out. This is very exciting.
What is the best advice you receive - about rehabilitation or writing or general life?
Patty: As far as writing is concerned - write, write, write. As for recovery - go to the meeting, it's all about the community and surrender.
Grayson: The best writing advice - I'm not sure if I read it somewhere or someone told me, but I remember very clearly, "If you don't write, don't post it." When I go back and forth I often think of this when it comes to painful events. The best recovery advice? Do things for others.
What advice do you have for people who are looking for help?
Patty: lend a helping hand! This is all about the community and surrender. "Let go and let God." Look for AA or Alanon meetings.
Grayson: Ask!
You have a website or blog where readers can learn more about you and your book. Beyond the bottom of the rock, And contact you on social media?
Our website is www.beyondrockbottom.com. We also have a Facebook page @beyondrockbottomthebook.
What else do you want to share with our readers?
You are not alone. There is hope.
Orignal From: Interview with Bettyd Rock Bottom authors Patty Smith and Grayson Smith
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