Can good parents use marijuana?

I was a good parent living in suburban NJ.  I had a classic life – loving kids, a dog, and a white picket fence.  I was a runner and avid yogi.  I had a respected career as a hospice nurse and belonged to the PTO/PTA.

I loved my kids more than life and strived to raise responsible, healthy humans that would positively impact the world.  I was a good parent.

An injury while working as a hospice nurse altered my life.  I suffered a permanent spinal injury.  I tumbled into darkness.  I lost my career, my wellness, and my passions.

 

I had major surgery, tried countless traditional and complementary therapies, and accrued endless bottles of heavy pharmaceuticals.

 

All I had left was being a good parent, and even with that, I struggled.  I endured brutal side-effects of prescribed medications while simultaneously suffering from excruciating pain.

 

Yet, when medical marijuana was suggested, I balked.  I would not – could not – be a pothead.  I was a parent, a good parent.  Good parents can’t use pot, can they?

 

My desperation grew.  My own mother helped me find the courage to try medical marijuana.

 

When I experienced incredible (nothing short of miraculous) medical results, I knew I had to share my story with other parents.   Marijuana did not make me a bad parent.

 

Marijuana made me a better parent than I’ve ever been before.

 

Good parents do use marijuana.

Bio:  Jessie is a registered nurse with a background in holistic wellness and hospice. After suffering a spinal injury, she reluctantly became a medical marijuana patient.  Once a user, she quickly became an advocate. Her site, MarijuanaMommy.com, combines science and hope to combat the stigma against pro-cannabis parents. She’s appeared on Viceland and bylines include GoodHousekeeping, Cosmopolitan, RedBook, Woman’s Day, and more.  She lives in NJ with her family and a fluffy white dog.

 

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