I read about your Spring Creek program in Come Back (an excellent book). I feel that this is the type of program my 17 year old needs to snap her back to reality. She has spent the last six months in a residential facility and was supposed to have been discharged from the program this month. Unfortunately, she went AWOL and relapsed the month before. She treats it more like a social club than it's intended purpose and I am concerned that she will come out very ill-prepared to handle a life of sobriety. I am eagerly anticipating reading your book. A scared mom in Tampa, Fl

My daughter has been in Mike Linderman's care for numerous months. I am a bit like my daughter have to mix his name a bit. On another note I have had placed another child in 4 different residential facilities..across the country..Nothing compares to what Mike Linderman has done with my youngest daughter, the sparkle is back in her eyes some days which is great...step by step my daughter will make it Thanks to Mike Linderman and Troy

Mike I know a family from Madison area who's son was in your counsel. I had a son--Aaron, who spent 14 months at Mount Bachelor Academy. His life was going in the right direction when he was killed in an innocent accident. Long story, Aaron's life inspired a project called Aaron House in Madison WI. www.AaronsHouseMadison.org. I'm going to add your book as a resource for parents who find their way to our web site. Is that OK with you? If you get to Madison we'd be honored to host you. Excellent book. Tom

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Hi Mike, Anxiously awaiting your reply :)

Yvonne, Please try one more time to send me the email. I apologize that we have connected. If you would like to leave me an email address, I will reach out to you directly. Mr Mike

Hey everybody. Just thought I would give a quick update. I am working with a talent agency out of LA as well as a number of production companies in reference to filming a reality TV show based on my work. I would guess, this will also generate some opportunities to do some speaking engagements. I am getting excited to reach out to larger audiences as there appears to be a huge need. God bless you all, and I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible!

Will you be speaking in the Denver/Boulder area any time soon?

Mike, My parents were actually visiting from Ennis while you here too. Just trying to escape the cold and snow. Do you do public speaking in this area? If so, I would love to see it. Please keep me posted. Thanks, Marni

Hi Mike, I responded to your request that I email you at teenwhisperer email address but have not received a reply.... Thanks in advnace

Marni, Coming to LA April 6th, hope the weather is fabulous. Thanks for reading the book and I hope it is a valuable resource. Mr Mike

Mr. Mike, I am a family consultant and parent educator in Los Angeles. I grew up on a cattle ranch in Laurin, Montana, and went to highschool in Ennis, at the same time you were in Trout Creek! I came upon your book yesterday and have already finished it! Thank you so much for filling the need with a book like yours. I look forward to the opportunity to use it as a reading reference. Marni Claypool-Parsons

Yvonne, Can you please email me directly at teenwhisperer@gmail.com. Seems like we have more to discuss than would be prudent to discuss here. I am concerned about the amount of turmoil your son is expressing. His behaviors and grades are indicative of his internal struggles and his lack of feeling like he belongs. God Bless you in the difficult age of being a parent, let alone a single parent. Mr Mike

Hi Mike, I have a soon to be 13-year-old Son who has been bullied since grammer school. I have tried to be actively involved with teachers & letting them know if they sense a problem academically or socially to contact me. I keep track of grades on the school's parent website. Matthew is very bright & non-confrontational. He has no friends & recently told me he is alone in the universe. In the last two weeks I have learned that he has not be doing his school work/turning it in. His grades are failing (first quarter A Honor Roll & second quarter B Honor Roll). In the last week he has been suspened from riding the bus for three days (I must take time from work to drop him off & pick him up)for hitting another child who Matt says gets "picked" on all the time too. I was devasted! Progress report for third quarter arrived today & with the exception of Band his grades are C's, D's & F. Matthew is a great kid...I have gone to the school on so many occasions I could scream. Matthew says talking to the teachers does nothing...after the bus incident he told me he needs anger management (!). Tonight after discussing the progress report & instilling consequences he said that I never have said "I" am sorry for what he has to go thru ~ that I yell and ask for the names of the kids but never have I said I am sorry. I am a single Mom ~ Father has never been involved (unfortunately, that is a blessing). I don't date & Matthew has no male role models. I don't know what to do ~ I do know I do not want to lose my child! How do I make the school listen & how do I protect my child? How do I talk to him? Please help...I bought your book this weekend ~ I don't want my Son to turn into a "hardcore" kid. Please help...Many Blessings, Yvonne

Your book is very informative.

Hi my name is shakara. I remember you from senior night i played darts with you. I just wanted to say that i think you have a great way of communicating with teens and not many adults seem to have that talent. I think it is because they are use to the way they were brought up and the thing there parents did to communicate and discipline them. The world changes with every generation so we as people need to as well in order to adapt. I can relate to a lot of teens because growing up my mom was never around and when she was it was more her trying to be my friend and not a mother. Sometimes people think that is what we want but like you said, even if we want to be seen as an adult we still want to know that our parents love us and want them to show it. I think what you do is great. shakara

Hi Mike, I commend you on your book and all the insight that you have given to the job. I am a team lead counselor at a group home for at-risk teens and am always looking for new ways to work with the kids and the families. I read Comeback and wanted to learn more about your style and direction and was so excited when I was at the bookstore just the other day and found your book. I have just started and am already impressed. It's a hard line of work and its great to see that this field is finally being recognized for the important work that we do. When are you going to start doing appearences. I would love to meet you! Thanks again. And good luck with the book. Caroline

Mr. Mike, Thanks for getting back and for your concern. Young Cyril is sometimes hard to reach. I will be sure to relay the message when I talk to him next. Thanks again. Cyril Smith

Cyril, I remember your son well and am very pleased he is doing well. Have him email me, and we will set up a time to talk. I feel for your friend with the two daughters and pray she will find the tools to assist her through her journey. Please, have Cyril contact me through this website. Mr Mike

Mr. Mike dear sir, we talked once or twice while my son of the same name, was at SCLA. He is nearby now and doing pretty well, falls into the doldrums at times. I heard you interviewed by Dennis Prager and bought your book and gave it to a gal with two teenage daughters...... its a sad saga... she chose not to read it so I took it back and read it myself, wished I had that info a long time ago. I've been working with these girls but what can you do if they don't want to listen? You, I'm sure know the 'know it all' routine. Went thru the program, keys grad and staffed, doing well, you are amazing. Son Cyril would love to talk with you again and I'd gladly pay for your time, I work hard for my money. Poor dear Liliana, love your son, my heart crys and I pray for all the parents with temporarily lost souls for children this is a tough time to be a kid, and a parent!!! Love you Mike for all that you do.

Liliana, Let me try again, the email address is teenwhisperer@gmail.com Thanks Mike

Liliana, we will have to talk directly so please email me at teenwhisperer.com. I would like to get your phone nubmer so we can begin to come up with solutions. I apologize this response has taken so long. Please, email at the above email address.

Mr. Mike, I really need your help. I feel like if I am blind. My 15 year old son is using marihuana and I don't know what else to do to make him stop. I've tried everything: the hard way - taking everything away from him, punishing him, not letting him go out, or use the internet or anything that I think might be fun for him. The loving way - being very loving and nice to him, hugging him, telling him kind words, getting him things he wants, letting him go out (with a curfew), etc. But nothing works. I've prayed so much... but I think God is tired of me... I bother Him so much that I think He doesn't want to deal with me no more. I don't know what to do no more. The only person I can talk about my son is my husband, but he is in Iraq and I don't really want to bug him or worry him with the problems here at home. I've taken him to counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists etc. My son doesn't care. Nothing matters to him. I cry, I get angry, I ignore,,, Mike.. I think I've done everything... but at this point I feel so stupid, I feel blind, I feel like if I was in a very long, pitch dark maze trying to guide my son with him resisting me and I keep bumping into walls and dead ends. Please Mr. Mike, help me help my son. I'll do anything... Please... I think I still have time to help my son realize that the way he is going is not the right way. Help him, so he doesn't end up in jail in a few years. Please.