Lilac

I’m A Star in the sky and though I thought I was alone there is a whole galaxy out there. Dr. Jamie and staff brings the whole outer space thing into our inner space and we learn to glow like the stars we are. So F’in (freakin) grateful 🥲

Adrienne
Since early childhood, I never understood why I was THE one to blame, always being the designated problem person in my family. I lived in a state of confusion, constantly questioning myself. What did I do? What did I say? What could I have done differently? Why? Why me? It destroyed me in these formative years and when I was finally on my own as an adult, these questions constantly dogged me. I simply couldn’t live my life as my peers did. I constantly felt lonely and dejected, never fully able to make true connections with other people thinking I was going to be the problem. I was in a constant state of fear, anxiety, hypervigilance, and debilitating self-criticism. Finally, at 50 years old, I have finally found the answers to all of these questions >and more< through TARanon and the STAR Network. It has been a transformative experience; TARanon has provided the psychosocial education and support I needed but never had. It is a safe space that promotes healing from the trauma I had experienced and the strength to create boundaries from toxic abusive relationships, past, present and future. Most important to me, I am no longer alone. I am surrounded by an amazing group of people just like me who understand what I have been through and what I am now working towards as they do the same: being our authentic selves. I am so grateful that I have found the love in TARanon and I am forever grateful.
Tyler B.

I’ve learned a lot about childhood trauma – and how the relationships I've built growing up have been toxic. I've learned in TAR Anon how to build healthy relationships and to be honest with myself. I am transforming into a loving person, and I’m taking the steps to becoming a great dad. I do the work and have put myself through many services. I have a counselor, a recovery coach, as well as a sponsor in AA. I've taken parenting classes and graduated from Nurturing Fathers. I participate regularly in CoDA. But by far, the work I’m doing in TAR Anon is really helping me shine as a caring, loving human being. I believe that this journey will lead me to break the cycle of addiction and stop the generational trauma of our kids being taken by the state. 


Now, happily, I have my own apartment and a Section 8 housing voucher. I work for a company that manufactures and installs gutters on homes. I've been clean since June 13, 2023 and have never stopped working on my recovery and on getting my son back. Dr Jamie has been outstanding and was a big help advocating to DCF to not submit my son for adoption. At trial, the judge said she's never seen a father go the lengths I have to not lose my son, and the judge granted me six (6) more months to change my goal back to reunification from adoption. I'm praying that if I keep doing the right thing, that within six (6) months I'll have my son back. I will continue to put in the work and will be taking the lead in TAR Anon to help other survivors like myself. I believe we all deserve to have a good life and our kids should not have to go through what me and my son have gone through.

Sasha S.
Just wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you. Since joining TAR Anon, I’ve felt a kind of peace that I honestly didn’t think was possible for me. It’s incredible to feel supported, heard, and understood in a way that’s helped me finally let go of some really heavy stuff. Thank you for making this space possible. It’s making a difference in ways I can’t even fully describe. Thanks for being here.
Lilac C.
Hi! Please thank Dr. Jamie and Susan for the patience with me tonight and giving me time to share at TAR Anon. Hope I didn’t keep folks on for too long. Amazing meeting as always. I was a bit uneasy and on edge because it is the 2-year anniversary of my grandma passing. Thank you so much for these incredible groups.
Ryan P.
I just want to say thanks. Your meetings have been such a lifeline for me, helping me work through things I never thought I’d be able to let go of. The peace I feel now is something I didn’t think was possible. Thank you for being there and for creating this amazing space.
Kimberly N.
Thank you. TAR Anon has been an incredible source of support and healing for me, helping me to find peace and let go of trauma I carried for years. Thank you.
Kathy S.
I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for everything TAR Anon has brought into my life. The support and guidance I’ve found here have made an enormous difference, helping me rediscover a sense of peace and letting go of past pain. Thank you for all that you do. I’m incredibly grateful for this community!! Thank you!
Rachel A.
Just wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you. Since joining TAR Anon, I’ve felt a kind of peace that I honestly didn’t think was possible for me. It’s incredible to feel supported, heard, and understood in a way that’s helped me finally let go of some really heavy stuff. Thank you for making this space possible. It’s making a difference in ways I can’t even fully describe. Thanks for being here.
Lilac

I’m A Star in the sky and though I thought I was alone there is a whole galaxy out there. Dr. Jamie and staff brings the whole outer space thing into our inner space and we learn to glow like the stars we are. So F’in (freakin) grateful 🥲

Adrienne
Since early childhood, I never understood why I was THE one to blame, always being the designated problem person in my family. I lived in a state of confusion, constantly questioning myself. What did I do? What did I say? What could I have done differently? Why? Why me? It destroyed me in these formative years and when I was finally on my own as an adult, these questions constantly dogged me. I simply couldn’t live my life as my peers did. I constantly felt lonely and dejected, never fully able to make true connections with other people thinking I was going to be the problem. I was in a constant state of fear, anxiety, hypervigilance, and debilitating self-criticism. Finally, at 50 years old, I have finally found the answers to all of these questions >and more< through TARanon and the STAR Network. It has been a transformative experience; TARanon has provided the psychosocial education and support I needed but never had. It is a safe space that promotes healing from the trauma I had experienced and the strength to create boundaries from toxic abusive relationships, past, present and future. Most important to me, I am no longer alone. I am surrounded by an amazing group of people just like me who understand what I have been through and what I am now working towards as they do the same: being our authentic selves. I am so grateful that I have found the love in TARanon and I am forever grateful.
Tyler B.

I’ve learned a lot about childhood trauma – and how the relationships I've built growing up have been toxic. I've learned in TAR Anon how to build healthy relationships and to be honest with myself. I am transforming into a loving person, and I’m taking the steps to becoming a great dad. I do the work and have put myself through many services. I have a counselor, a recovery coach, as well as a sponsor in AA. I've taken parenting classes and graduated from Nurturing Fathers. I participate regularly in CoDA. But by far, the work I’m doing in TAR Anon is really helping me shine as a caring, loving human being. I believe that this journey will lead me to break the cycle of addiction and stop the generational trauma of our kids being taken by the state. 


Now, happily, I have my own apartment and a Section 8 housing voucher. I work for a company that manufactures and installs gutters on homes. I've been clean since June 13, 2023 and have never stopped working on my recovery and on getting my son back. Dr Jamie has been outstanding and was a big help advocating to DCF to not submit my son for adoption. At trial, the judge said she's never seen a father go the lengths I have to not lose my son, and the judge granted me six (6) more months to change my goal back to reunification from adoption. I'm praying that if I keep doing the right thing, that within six (6) months I'll have my son back. I will continue to put in the work and will be taking the lead in TAR Anon to help other survivors like myself. I believe we all deserve to have a good life and our kids should not have to go through what me and my son have gone through.

Sasha S.
Just wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you. Since joining TAR Anon, I’ve felt a kind of peace that I honestly didn’t think was possible for me. It’s incredible to feel supported, heard, and understood in a way that’s helped me finally let go of some really heavy stuff. Thank you for making this space possible. It’s making a difference in ways I can’t even fully describe. Thanks for being here.
Lilac C.
Hi! Please thank Dr. Jamie and Susan for the patience with me tonight and giving me time to share at TAR Anon. Hope I didn’t keep folks on for too long. Amazing meeting as always. I was a bit uneasy and on edge because it is the 2-year anniversary of my grandma passing. Thank you so much for these incredible groups.
Ryan P.
I just want to say thanks. Your meetings have been such a lifeline for me, helping me work through things I never thought I’d be able to let go of. The peace I feel now is something I didn’t think was possible. Thank you for being there and for creating this amazing space.
Kimberly N.
Thank you. TAR Anon has been an incredible source of support and healing for me, helping me to find peace and let go of trauma I carried for years. Thank you.
Kathy S.
I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for everything TAR Anon has brought into my life. The support and guidance I’ve found here have made an enormous difference, helping me rediscover a sense of peace and letting go of past pain. Thank you for all that you do. I’m incredibly grateful for this community!! Thank you!
Rachel A.
Just wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you. Since joining TAR Anon, I’ve felt a kind of peace that I honestly didn’t think was possible for me. It’s incredible to feel supported, heard, and understood in a way that’s helped me finally let go of some really heavy stuff. Thank you for making this space possible. It’s making a difference in ways I can’t even fully describe. Thanks for being here.