Brad is a substance abuse counselor serving the brave men and women who fight the battle against addiction. His desire is to reveal there is help and there is hope in this struggle. His current projects are children’s resources which address trauma and addiction to plant seeds in the lives of young people that whether a family member, friend, classmate or they themselves become entangled in addiction help and hope are available. There is a light that penetrates the darkness. Each story addresses a different facet of trauma from bullying, parental neglect, grief, loss, abandonment or abuse and reveals resources that promote recovery, rekindled faith, reunification of families and redemption. These books are proactive, preventative and preemptive ways to allow the next generation to get ahead of the curve in the fight against addiction.