Staff Recommendations

Staff Recommendations
Into the Fire
Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter is a two-part documentary series that follows Cathy Terkanian’s relentless pursuit to uncover the mystery behind the missing person case of her daughter, Aundria Bowman. While Cathy gave Aundria up for adoption in 1974, Cathy did not know until 2010 that her daughter went missing in 1989. The documentary chronicles Cathy’s relentless search for answers with the help of those previously connected to Aundria. Along the way, Cathy is exposed to the circumstances that led to Aundria’s disappearance.
Fabi says, “Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter highlights the heartbreaking journey a biological mother embarks on for her missing daughter. In following Terkanian’s search, we are confronted with the challenges of losing a child and the endurance of familial bonds.”
Nutcrackers
Nutcrackers is a 2024 dramedy that follows Mike, a real estate agent trying to close a big deal. After the death of his sister and her husband, Mike must take in his four nephews. He travels to rural Ohio where the children live on a farm. Rambunctious and wild, the children are a handful for Mike at first. But as Mike spends more time with the young boys he learns about family, love, and resilience.
Amy says, “Nutcrackers is an uplifting holiday movie full of love and chaos about an uncle who has to decide if he can adopt his rambunctious nephews.”
Penalized for Their Prescriptions: Parents Using Legal Addiction Medications Face Ongoing Discrimination in the Child Welfare System
This article from The Impact explores discrimination parents on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) experience while navigating the child welfare system, despite federal laws protecting individuals on MAT for treating opioid addiction. The treatments block cravings and withdrawal symptoms without producing euphoria, allowing patients to maintain sobriety more consistently than those who abstain from opioids. Despite the success of MAT, parents are often denied space in court-ordered treatment programs if they are utilizing MAT drugs such as methadone. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for greater understanding and support for individuals using these medications.
Fabi says, “This article sheds light on the discrimination parents endure while utilizing MAT for opioid addiction. It’s a reminder of the need for continued advocacy to address the discrimination they face and to ensure the well-being of families.”