Do you ever feel overwhelmed and like you can't take another minute? You can survive if you take it 15 Minutes At A Time With Mary Fran Bontempo

<h3><strong>About Mary Fran Bontempo</strong></h3> <p>Mary Fran Bontempo is an award-winning 2-time TEDx speaker, author, humorist and podcast host who teaches audiences to uncover their brilliance and resilience 15 minutes at a time.</p> <p>A sought-after presenter for corporate and association events, Mary Fran is author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578558270/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=robyngraham5-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0578558270&linkId=61c412b880d403018741c4361cb8a4a0"> The 15 Minute Master</a> and The Woman’s Book of Dirty Words and co-founder of the podcast 4 Chicks Chatting.</p> <p>Mary Fran proves small changes can create life-altering transformations, allowing individuals to be positive and successful in a rapidly changing world. A Huffington Post, Thrive Global contributor and columnist for numerous websites, Mary Fran created a life-affirming brand of wisdom and wit after meeting the challenge of her son’s heroin addiction. She is a frequent media guest and speaker, audiences of all ages delight in her empowering and entertaining message.</p> <h3>First Phase</h3> <p>Mary Fran's first phase was fairly typical--married, had three kids, church singer, youth minister, substitute teacher, and worked in the family recruiting business with her husband. She also wrote a humorous local newspaper column.</p> <h3><strong>The Day the Rug was Pulled Out from Under Her</strong></h3> <p><strong> </strong>On Mother’s Day 2010 Mary Fran that her son was a heroin addict.   The suspicions were there, but as a mom, it was easy to deny them.     As a mom of an adult child, her hands were somewhat tied.   Both are common emotions in such circumstances.</p> <p>The two companions, not friends, of crisis are denial and distraction.</p> <p>An addict will get high, then there will be a period that is like a train wreck and you are ready to do something, and then they pull back.   Almost as though they know you are ready to intervene.</p> <p>Mary Fran suggests that if you feel in y