Co-founder Tammy Lofink’s letters and writings to her son Robert, who passed away from a heroin overdose. He was only eighteen years old.
7. 7 years.So many things I wish I could say and wish I could have done. But Rob you should be so proud of your mom (Tammy Lofink) and all she’s done. Keeping your memory alive and saving lives. Hope you’re playing with Joey today and eating pizza without cheese on it, and playing with fire like you and Jake Halstead used to do and always scare me 😅. Keep looking out for everyone down here.
Dear Rob, I haven’t met you in this world but I definitely know you. You were silly, courteous, respectful and so loved by all around you. We share the disease of addiction and because of you and your family I got the chance to recover at, RML, the recovery house opened in your honor. I had no idea who you were when I lived there. There was always so much love in that house though. I met some of my … Read More
Dear Rob, While I have never met you in person, I feel like I’ve known you for years. Your mother, father and sister keep you alive everyday. While I know for sure if we would have met in person we would either be in jail together or rippin up the town!! I am extremely grateful for your life as well as your death. I’m sure you know this, but because of you I received a chance that I didn’t deserve. … Read More
Tomorrow is the anniversary of Rob’s death. Every year, I write him a letter. Writing helps me to process my feelings, and it also helps me to heal. I share my journey of grief in hope of helping others. Dear Rob, It’s been seven years since you left me. I want you back every day, and I miss you in ways that words could never describe. This past year, I have learned more about life, love and pain in ways … Read More