Justin Harris & Bryce Givens
Justin Harris & Bryce Givens
#10 - The story of their son and his battle with addiction with Ed & Dar Walden
#10 - The story of their son and his battle with addiction with Ed & Dar Walden
#10 - The story of their son and his battle with addiction with Ed & Dar Walden
Sunday 8th January 2023
Ed & Dar Walden discuss their son's battle with addiction, his tragic overdose, and how they've found purpose in helping others through their story.
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Justin Harris & Bryce Givens
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Turning Pain into Purpose: Ed & Dar Walden's Journey Through Their Son's Addiction
Every parent I talked to- and I've had three this week- I tell them never give up, no matter how bad it is, no matter how angry you are at them, no matter how much you hate them sometimes and no matter how much you love them, never give up on them, because there's hope.
Imagine the heartache of watching your child struggle with addiction, only to lose them just when you thought they were out of the woods. In this poignant episode of 'Thriving in Recovery', hosts Justin Harris and Bryce Givens sit down with Ed and Dar Walden, who share the deeply moving story of their son, Christopher. Christopher battled addiction and managed to stay clean and sober for five years, only to tragically pass away from an overdose in September 2019.
But this story isn't just about loss; it's about resilience and finding purpose amidst pain. Ed and Dar candidly discuss the highs and lows of their journey as parents dealing with a child's addiction. They reveal how they turned their devastating loss into a mission to help others through the Christopher Walden Foundation of Hope. The episode touches on the emotional rollercoaster of loving someone with an addiction and the importance of never giving up hope.
Dar's words resonate deeply: 'Never give up, no matter how bad it is, no matter how angry you are at them, no matter how much you hate them sometimes and no matter how much you love them, never give up on them, because there's hope'. This conversation is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit's ability to find light in the darkest times.
Whether you're dealing with addiction yourself or supporting a loved one through it, Ed and Dar's story offers a beacon of hope and practical insights into navigating this challenging journey.