The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

What a fantastic opportunity to showcase my first book, Wit’s End ! The response has been overwhelming and I appreciate all the great emails and calls. Today Kristin Stattel , Author and Youth Advocate, and myself were featured on The Balancing Act - a Lifetime Television Series. Speaking of my new book, Wit's End ! on this segment, Kristin also shared some of her experiences when she was struggling during her youth years. Her upcoming book, It's All Good ! will help teens to better understand the pressures of today's society and give them inspiration and hope. Kristin is an amazing young adult who spends her time giving back to others as well as going to college. She is a mentor to so many youths!

Is Your Child in Trouble? This article from the American Chronicle by Genae-Valecia Hinesman lists and details several signs that parents should watch out for, as they may indicate problems in your child's life. Many of these signals are also applicable for inhalant abuse, but this is a great article to read for any parent. 1. Erratic Behavior "As young people carve out their own individuality separate from that of their parents´, and seek an answer to the proverbial question, "Who AM I?" they could clash more frequently with those around them. They may be happy one minute and sullen the next. Even this is normal. However, if your child starts reacting violently, either at home or at school, clearly something is seriously wrong." 2. Loss of Coordination, Glazed Eyes, Slurred Speech "Without question, only two things can explain these symptoms. The first is that the person in question has suffered a stroke or a seizure. The second is that this person is ine...

Kristin Stattel is an amazing young adult that has been through the darkest of times after losing her mother to cancer when Kristin was only 14 years old and then being placed in several schools and programs while she tried to sort out her feelings of grief. She boldly admits she has had her share of troubles, but rising above them all in her new and inspiring book - " It's All Good " that will touch the hearts of teens and adults alike. Kristin is pictured here with my book which she felt has inspired her to open up and write her own story with the desire to help others, as Wit's End does- helping others through my own experiences. Although Kristin has suffered in some " not-so-good " programs, as my daughter did, she believes without intervention her life, she may not be where she is today. In the end, the right program was found and gave Kristin the strength and courage to become the wonderful young adult she is today. I believe people will be amazed ...