Ann Marie Farino
Mother. Speaker. Writer.
Coming October 12th
Chronic Chaos: A Son’s Addiction, A Mother’s Love, and Her Quest to Find Joy
Chronic Chaos is a memoir about mothering a son through his extravagant addictions, then learning to live, laugh, and love again after his catastrophic death. The force of Ann Marie Farino’s love for her son, Richard, will overwhelm you, as will her faith in the divine nudges that ultimately helped her endure a shattered heart. Her relatable challenges—divorce, single parenting, a blended family, mental health issues, a slew of addiction treatment programs, navigating the criminal justice system, and suicide—exist alongside nearly unbelievably hilarious moments like the FBI attempting to recruit her teenage son as an informant. Through it all, the memoir is a testament to what so many of us desire: to be better, as a parent and a person.
Available for pre-order now
About Me
Ann Marie Farino has three children—two on earth and one in heaven. In June of 2016, her son, Richard, died by suicide. Ann Marie speaks to audiences of all ages about addiction, suicide, grief, and the millions of moments that remind us we are not alone. A noted philanthropist, she committed to service when she was fifteen, and her passion continues. Ann Marie has served Catholic Charities of Lake County; Illinois Club for Catholic Women; The Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Project of Chicago; and Loyola University, among others. A former professional interior designer, she is also a real estate broker whose team career sales have exceeded $450 million. Ann Marie divides her time between a home in Chicago and one near Miami.
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