Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
177 Odyssey House Journals - Dianne Beverly
177 Odyssey House Journals - Dianne Beverly
177 Odyssey House Journals - Dianne Beverly
Friday 17th January 2025
Dianne Beverly shares her 18-year journey of enabling her daughter's addiction and the tough love that led to recovery. A must-listen for families of addicts.
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Episode Overview
- Enabling behaviour can prolong an addict's struggle.
- Setting firm boundaries is crucial for recovery.
- The financial impact of enabling can be significant.
- Support groups can provide guidance for families.
- Tough love can lead to positive outcomes.
I’m the chief enabler.
In this episode of Odyssey House Journals, Randall Carlisle and Nicole Slack sit down with Dianne Beverly, the mother of a woman in recovery. Dianne shares her powerful journey of enabling her daughter's addiction for 18 years and the turning point that led to her daughter's recovery. With raw honesty, Dianne talks about the financial and emotional toll of enabling, including the $300,000 her daughter took from her over the years.
The conversation is both heart-wrenching and inspiring as Dianne explains how she finally drew the line, forcing her daughter to choose between getting help or losing everything. This tough love approach ultimately led to a happy ending, with her daughter now thriving in recovery and helping others at Odyssey House of Utah. The episode offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by families of addicts and the importance of setting boundaries.
Dianne's story is a testament to the strength and resilience required to support a loved one through addiction and recovery. It's a must-listen for anyone dealing with similar struggles or seeking inspiration on their own journey. Tune in to hear how Dianne's tough love transformed her daughter's life and brought their family closer together.