509: Judy & Charlotte Cogan | Hope for the Family509: Judy & Charlotte Cogan | Hope for the Family
The Magdalen House Podcast
Judy and Charlotte Cogan share their journey of overcoming alcoholism and the importance of family support in recovery.
34:36•10 May 2023
Family Ties: Judy & Charlotte's Journey Through Alcoholism and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Judy and Charlotte share their experiences with alcoholism and recovery
- The impact of family support and working through the 12 steps
- Reflections on the stigma surrounding alcoholism
- The transformative power of seeking support for loved ones
- Insights into the complexities of alcoholism and the journey to sobriety
“I remember when my partner went through Maggie's... I got to witness some of that, and it was beautiful. It was beautiful to watch and use you for an example, you know, because a lot of times that's... when the family members come in here, that's one of their biggest fears, and they always look at us like we're crazy when we tell them it's okay it can be a part of recovery and they're going to come back stronger.”
In this heartwarming episode of The Magdalen House Podcast, host Laurie Evans sits down with Judy Cogan and her daughter, Charlotte, to discuss their intertwined paths of recovery from alcoholism. Judy and Charlotte open up about how learning that alcoholism is a disease fundamentally changed their lives and family dynamics. Judy recounts her experiences with the Family Support group at The Magdalen House and the transformative power of working through the 12 steps.
Meanwhile, Charlotte shares her personal journey to sobriety and how her mother's recovery influenced her own. Together, they tackle the often-ignored stigma surrounding alcoholism and emphasize the importance of seeking support for both individuals struggling with addiction and their loved ones. This episode offers a raw, insightful look into the challenges and triumphs of overcoming alcoholism within a family setting.
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