Lisa Wojna uses the words all parents come to use to describe parenting: "It humbled me."
In a straightforward and compelling voice, she shares the experience of dealing with the drug use of her children. The children she thought she could "love into a good home."
Wojna draws us in and offers a peek into her bewilderment, and frustration. Her sons narrate their own memories of that time.
With the sounds of a family meal being prepared in the background, she comes full circle. The ending isn't picture perfect, but it is real.
Tough Love is a great first person diary type story of a divorced mom who is struggling to raise her kids drug-free. The teen years are turbulent and Lisa's dilemma is one to which every parent can relate. In 13 minutes we undergo a fascinating journey and Lisa is a compelling storyteller as she narrates her life. I love the power of radio to draw you into an intimate relationship between teller and listener. Outfront excels in this form and I look forward to hearing more pieces from this show. This is a story that public radio listeners would relate to.
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This piece belongs to the series "CBC Radio's Outfront"
Produced by Gillian Rutherford
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Cheryl-Anne Millsap
Posted on November 30, 2005 at 05:23 AM | Permalink
Review of Tough Love
Lisa Wojna uses the words all parents come to use to describe parenting: "It humbled me."
In a straightforward and compelling voice, she shares the experience of dealing with the drug use of her children. The children she thought she could "love into a good home."
Wojna draws us in and offers a peek into her bewilderment, and frustration. Her sons narrate their own memories of that time.
With the sounds of a family meal being prepared in the background, she comes full circle. The ending isn't picture perfect, but it is real.
Dmae Lo Roberts
Posted on November 18, 2005 at 08:18 AM | Permalink
Review of Tough Love
Tough Love is a great first person diary type story of a divorced mom who is struggling to raise her kids drug-free. The teen years are turbulent and Lisa's dilemma is one to which every parent can relate. In 13 minutes we undergo a fascinating journey and Lisa is a compelling storyteller as she narrates her life. I love the power of radio to draw you into an intimate relationship between teller and listener. Outfront excels in this form and I look forward to hearing more pieces from this show. This is a story that public radio listeners would relate to.