My mom’s an addict. But we as a family hid it for years. Until I left for college, and my little sister was left dealing with a person who couldn’t control herself. So I had to step in — hospital, group sessions, and therapy. But fixing this mess didn’t start with a big plan or taking immediate action. That came later. It began when we realized we had a severe crisis.
On August 1, 1955, LIFE magazine dropped an article called ‘Throwaway Living: Disposable Items Cut Down Household Chores.’ A happy family surrounded by falling plates, cups, utensils, and a disposable diaper.