When the Clouds Come Home : A gentle children’s book series for kids who love someone struggling with addiction. Meet The Team: Dave Murphy - For over 25 years Dave battled severe alcohol addiction (triggered in part by surviving a stabbing in 1994 that left him with PTSD). He was nearly 400 lbs and drinking heavily while trying to be a dad. Sobriety changed everything, and now he and Amanda use their lived experience to help other families. Amanda Panchuk - who has been in recovery for 16 and a half years, overcoming addiction, and rebuilding her life with courage and purpose. She is passionate about the idea of helping others by sharing her own personal experiences and believes in the heart and purpose of this project and the hope it will bring to families struggling with addiction. Dave and Amanda met through Dave's second book In the Heart of the forest" Benjamin LeBrun, better known by his artist name Burger the Ripper, is a Montréal based rapper and writer. After spending years battling addiction and growing up surrounded by the generational effects of substance abuse, Benjamin ultimately broke the cycle and has remained sober for over 17 years., better known by his artist name Burger the Ripper, is a Montréal based rapper and writer. After spending years battling addiction and growing up surrounded by the generational effects of substance abuse, Benjamin ultimately broke the cycle and has remained sober for over 17 years. In the Dad Version, young Liam and his dad share sunny days of forts, bikes, and belly laughs, until the “cloudy days” arrive. In the Mom Version, Ellie and her mom dance in fuzzy socks and share pancake mornings… until the clouds roll in. Through honest conversations with a caring aunt or uncle, both children learn the same powerful truth: Addiction is an illness — not their fault. They can’t fix it. They still deserve safe hugs, kind words, warm meals, and people who care When the Clouds Come Home Because even the darkest clouds do not last forever. If you'd like to support this project check the link in the comments. Thank you. Dave, Amanda & Ben. See less

One year ago today, both of these books became #1 bestsellers. ❤️ But as incredible as that moment was, the real reward has never been the rankings, the titles, or the recognition. It’s the people whose lives these books have touched, the stories they’ve inspired, and the difference they continue to make. In the Heart of the Forest a book based on my personal battle with PTSD, a story told through the eyes of a young fox named Felix who courageously faces his fears and overcomes them. The Great Race : My Daddy And Me My personal story of getting healthy for my daughter who sparked a fire in me and went from almost 400lbs to doing a 5km race together. Both are available on @amazon by searching the titles.