LOVING LIONS

A guide for families struggling with addiction

life changing

"I needed so much of this book. For myself and a loved one. Thanks to Michael for putting the words down that I needed to read."

Very helpful insight

"This book gave me real insight into the mind of an addicted child and didn’t blame and judge me as a parent."

Amazingly helpful book.

"Mike's analogies are always on point, relatable and so helpful. I give this book away constantly as it helps families and friends understand addiction."

You need this

"If you are looking at books for families struggling with addiction, READ THIS BOOK. The author really nails it."

great book

"I’m soaking up all that I can and Loving Lions is one of the best books out there! Anyone who knows and loves an addict should read this book."

Insightful

"This is a well written easy read and is full of insight into the world of addiction recovery. Written by a man who has seen both sides of the coin."

A warm embrace with practical steps to assist families in need.

"Sensible, gentle approach to rethinking and maintaining love and order and boundaries while living with people in active addiction."

There is always hope and Mike nails it

"Mike come’s to grips with horrific patterns of addiction - and turns his life around to help others. So helpful and well written, it is a page turner that is tough to put down... Loved this book."

Every parent should read this.

"I have been working in the addiction filed for 8 years. This book is one of the best I have read for families struggling with a loved on in addiction. This book will likely aid in saving lives and families. I would give it 6 stars or more if I could. The author knows his stuff!"

Sample from the now available audio book - Narrated by Michael Wilson

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About the author

Michael J Wilson Jr

Michael Wilson was born in Brunswick, Maine in 1976. He currently works and resides in his life-long hometown of Beverly, Massachusetts with his amazing children and his extended family.

Michael spent many of his younger and more formative years in active addiction - struggling with his various unsuccessful attempts at “sobriety”. His experiences throughout those years, and the recovery process that eventually led him to get well and change his life, has become the foundation for his work with families in the community and nationwide.

Michael’s service work in his hometown of Beverly began in 2008, and includes various supportive and leadership roles in coalitions and a local substance abuse task force. His passion for helping families drove him to carve out a new set of services for families in his area, paving the way for more family-focused work to be available regarding addiction and recovery.

The personal touch that he provides for each family is often met with a sigh of relief that someone is listening and finally understands what is happening to them. The services that he has created and provided are often seen as a beacon of hope for families who had previously been left feeling hopeless and confused in their attempts to navigate a fractured system that was not set up to meet their growing needs.

Michael found a way to bridge that gap, and fill that void. He offers his insights and experience through a variety of mediums, including support groups and speaking engagements. He is always looking for new ways to be involved with, and be a part of, the solution!

Michael was the founder and executive director of Renewed Hope Project, a local non-profit organization geared toward providing services and community supports for families struggling with addiction between 2009 - 2014.

In 2014 he transitioned to Co-Owner and Director of Family Services for Baystate Recovery Services, now East point Recovery Centers LLC. His company currently operates across New England and provides a variety of family-focused and individual services, each dedicated to helping address the addiction issues that families are facing across the country.

In addition, Michael is now providing education, training, and certification for other professionals and individuals seeking to build on, and add to, their existing knowledge in this field.