Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
138: From the Perspective of an Addict’s Loved One: Transmuting Pain Into Service with KL Wells
138: From the Perspective of an Addict’s Loved One: Transmuting Pain Into Service with KL Wells
138: From the Perspective of an Addict’s Loved One: Transmuting Pain Into Service with KL Wells
Monday 19th July 2021
KL Wells shares her journey from pain to empowerment, creating a community for loved ones of addicts on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Transforming Heartache: KL Wells on Supporting Addicts' Loved Ones
When we're not there, I think that's where addiction, pain and suffering thrive and recreate themselves over and over again, and it's so painful to watch.
Imagine watching your loved ones spiral into addiction and feeling utterly helpless. That's the reality KL Wells faced, but she didn't let it break her. In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind chats with KL, a businesswoman and mother of a recovering addict, about her remarkable journey from despair to empowerment.
KL's story isn't just about her son; it's a multi-generational tale of addiction that began with her mother's prescription drug dependency and continued with her brother's cocaine addiction and her ex-husband's alcoholism. But it was her son's arrest that became the tipping point, shattering her dreams but also opening a new path for her. Instead of succumbing to the pain, KL chose to channel it into something meaningful.
She founded Voices in Courage, a community dedicated to supporting the loved ones of addicts. Through this platform, KL provides a safe space for people to share their stories, rebuild trust, and find hope. She emphasizes the importance of community and soul-honoring in the recovery process, arguing that addiction thrives in isolation. This episode is a heartfelt discussion on resilience, self-love, and the power of turning pain into service.
Whether you're dealing with addiction in your family or looking for ways to support someone who is, KL's insights offer a beacon of hope and practical advice.