When Kayden was 13, he stood outside a church and told his mom this would be the last time. Nine years later, he's a 23-year-old homeowner and mail carrier, and Jessica is a family peer mentor pouring everything she learned back into her community. In this honest conversation, the two share what it took to rebuild their relationship after years of addiction, prison, and living apart, including the grandma who held space for them both, the husband who refused to give up, and the daily work of hard conversations, healthy boundaries, and showing up again and again.

Learn more about the Public Children Services Association of Ohio and the work Mike & Ashley are doing at https://www.pcsao.org.

Jessica and Keyden gave us their full permission to share their story in this format.

Teri was a young mom battling addiction. Haley was the daughter who never stopped believing in her. In this tender conversation with Ashley, the two share what it took to break the cycle, not just from substances, but from old patterns of silence, blame, and false hope. They talk honestly about the hard years, the power of boundaries, and the day-to-day work of learning to communicate as mother and adult daughter. Now, with a master's degree, a career helping others recover, and mother-daughter trips on the calendar, their story is proof that relationships can heal, not just people.

Learn more about the Public Children Services Association of Ohio and the work Mike & Ashley are doing at https://www.pcsao.org.

Teri and Haley gave us their full permission to share their story in this format.

Mike and Ashley are back for Season 3 of the 3,000 Good Things podcast! Get ready for another inspiring season of the GOOD things happening in Child Protection across Ohio.

This episode features Bonnie and Norm sharing their inspiring journey of recovery, breaking cycles, and building a blended family rooted in honesty, trust, and love. They discuss overcoming addiction, redefining identity, and creating a supportive community, illustrating that it's never too late to change and find joy.

Learn more about PACT here: https://pcsao.org/programs-events/pact/

Check out our 7 Guiding Principles here: https://pcsao.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/7-Guiding-Principles-10.30.25.pdf

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