My wife and I took Adam together, to deepen our relationship and communication There was a great closeness, trust, and joyfulness between us. I felt elated, and I was confident that I could better all of my relationships with everyone I knew and cared for. I said to my wife, "You know, I think I could give my mother an Adam session now."

My relationship with my mother is not an easy one and she would of course not approve of drugs. As soon as I said it, I felt sick and threw up. I was surprised and chastened, although I still felt very accepting of whatever occurred. Then my wife pitched in encouragingly, "No, I'm sure you could do it, and III help and support you on the trip." Whereupon she threw up, and be both laughed uproariously.

Adam, we realized then, doesn't necessarily promote bonding between those who are estranged. Rather, it reveals emotional truth, what's true for you now, both the good and the bad, in regard to your feelings towards others.