Books
Wes Burgner, founder of The Artemis Council, has written three books about addiction, recovery, family, and what children carry when a parent is unwell. One hundred percent of the net profits from these books go to The Artemis Council.
When you buy a copy, you are helping fund that work.
A story for children ages 8 to 11 who are trying to understand a parent's addiction and recovery. It follows a young girl who loves her dad and has hard questions: Does he still love me? Did I do something wrong? Can I make him better? Children learn that they did not cause the addiction, they cannot control it, and they do not have to fix it. Kids are allowed to be kids.
A 365-day devotional for fathers recovering from alcohol or drug addiction who are rebuilding trust with their kids one ordinary day at a time. Each undated page offers direct encouragement, a small "Try this today" step, and a short closing thought or prayer. It is a companion for the work. It does not replace treatment.
A True Story of Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption
Wes's memoir, written for adults. It is about growing up with promise, losing his way to addiction, facing the consequences of that life, including crime, and doing the slow work of recovery: taking responsibility, making amends, and trying to live with honesty. It is not a story about becoming perfect. It is a story about coming back.
One hundred percent of the net profits from all three books go to The Artemis Council.