Something Happened to Our Mom, 9781433847547
Hardcover
A family shattered by addiction: can love piece them back?

Something Happened to Our Mom

a story about parental addiction

$58.99

  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    6 October 2025

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Summary

When Mom Changed: A Story of Addiction and Family

Claire’s life is turned upside down when her mom is in a car accident. Although Mom’s body heals in time, she doesn’t seem like herself. Sometimes she doesn’t go to work, and Claire has to take care of her younger brother, Emmett, more and more. When things take a turn for the worse, Mom tells the kids what’s going on: She’s become addicted to pain medication.

In this much-needed resource for families coping with addiction, t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781433847547
ISBN-10:143384754X
Series:Something Happened
Author:Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, Rita Tan
Publisher:American Psychological Association
Imprint:American Psychological Association
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:6 October 2025
Weight:0g
Dimensions:254mm x 203mm
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Critics Review

“The co-authors sensitively unpack complex feelings and dynamics, underscoring that addiction doesn’t make someone a bad person, that the path to rehabilitation can be bumpy, and that drug issues are far more common than children might realize. Tan’s artwork is emotionally charged, reinforcing the theme of support… . Robust backmatter includes information for educators and caregivers, including a sample dialogue for discussing the story… . An empowering and empathetic jumping-off point for important conversations about addiction and recovery.”—Kirkus Reviews

About The Author

Ann Hazzard

Ann Hazzard, PhD, ABPP, is a faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, working at clinics serving mostly minority and immigrant families. As a psychologist, Ann has utilized therapeutic stories in treatment with children and teens. As a community advocate, she has focused on children’s behavioral health and social justice. She is a co-author with Drs. Collins and Celano of the New York Times bestselling Something Happened in Our Town and Something Happened in Our Park.

Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP is a faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, providing psychological services to underserved adults, youth, and families. Marianne is a co-author with Drs. Hazzard and Collins of the New York Times bestselling Something Happened in Our Town and Something Happened in Our Park.

Marietta Collins, PhD, is a faculty member at Morehouse School of Medicine, providing psychological services to underserved adults, youth, and families. Marietta is also involved in community advocacy efforts focused on children’s behavioral health and social justice in the Atlanta, GA, area. She is a co-author with Drs. Hazzard and Celano of the New York Times bestselling Something Happened in Our Town and Something Happened in Our Park.

Rita Tan has loved to draw since she was a kid. She grew up in Indonesia and now lives in Washington state with her husband and two kids.

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