Opioid Dad
Opioid Dad
011 - Christmas “Eve Eve” Sharing the Struggle
011 - Christmas “Eve Eve” Sharing the Struggle
011 - Christmas “Eve Eve” Sharing the Struggle
Sunday 24th December 2017
Hank from 'Opioid Dad' shares heartfelt reflections on handling holidays amidst a loved one's addiction, offering hope and practical advice.
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8 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Holiday Heartache: Finding Strength Amidst Addiction
The longer you're wrestling with this demon in your family, the closer you are to the reality that you can't. You didn't cause it. You can't cure it. You certainly cannot change it overnight and it's not really for you to change. It's hard to hear that.
Holidays can be a bittersweet time, especially when addiction shadows the festivities. In this episode of 'Opioid Dad', Hank opens up about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with celebrating Christmas while missing his son, who is battling addiction. Imagine running into old friends and having to explain why your child isn't around – Hank knows this scenario all too well. He shares how he and his wife handle these tricky conversations, whether by being straightforward or using humor to deflect.
Hank’s honesty about their different approaches offers comfort and practical advice for anyone in similar shoes. But it’s not just about the conversations. Hank dives deep into the heartache of seeing an empty stocking where his son’s should be. He tells a touching story of writing a letter to his son and hanging a stocking for himself as a way to cope. It’s a poignant reminder of the invisible scars addiction leaves on families.
Throughout the episode, Hank emphasizes the importance of self-care and finding support. He reminds listeners that they didn’t cause the addiction, can’t cure it, and shouldn’t neglect their own well-being in the process. With his blend of humor and raw honesty, Hank offers a beacon of hope for those navigating the choppy waters of addiction during the holidays.
This episode is a heartfelt guide to finding peace amidst the chaos, offering both solace and practical strategies for anyone struggling with a loved one’s addiction.