Janice V. Johnson Dowd, LMSW

Author, Speaker, Mom, Recovering Alcoholic, and Social Worker specializing in Addiction, Family Therapy, and Helping Recovering Individuals Repair Relationships with Their Loved Ones.

Check out the Latest Podcast Episodes on

The Growing Up Grieving Podcast - Addiction and Grief

The Young Dad Pod Podcast - Janice (mother) and Katie (daughter) on Repairing Relationships in Sobriety

Debut Book, Releasing March, 2025

Pre-orders available below or at Amazon, North Atlantic Books, Penguin Random House, and many other retailers

I lost my children in active addiction and early sobriety. Continue exploring this website to learn how I earned back their trust and respect.



A guide for the recovering individual (from addiction, alcoholism, or mental illness) on how to repair and rebuild relationships with their family and friends.


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