Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
A Family’s Multigenerational Story of Hope and Recovery
A Family’s Multigenerational Story of Hope and Recovery
A Family’s Multigenerational Story of Hope and Recovery
Tuesday 7th February 2023
Join William C. Moyers as he talks with Judy about her family's inspiring multigenerational recovery journey on 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery'.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Generations of Healing: A Family’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
Addiction passes from one generation to the next. But so too does the hope of recovery.
Addiction can cast a long shadow over families, but recovery can shine just as brightly. In this heartwarming episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host William C. Moyers sits down with Judy to explore her family's multigenerational battle with addiction and their shared journey to recovery. Judy's mother was among the first patients treated at the Betty Ford Center, and her story paved the way for Judy, her brother, and her son to seek their own paths to healing.
Together, they attended aftercare sessions for a year, which became the foundation of Judy's lifelong sobriety. Judy opens up about the critical role family involvement plays in recovery, emphasizing how support systems, treatment programs, and aftercare can make all the difference. She also touches on the unique challenges she faced during the pandemic and how maintaining anonymity has been crucial to her ongoing recovery.
This episode is a poignant reminder that while addiction may run in families, so too can the hope and resilience needed for recovery. Judy's story is a testament to the power of familial support and the enduring impact of comprehensive treatment programs. Tune in to hear her inspiring tale and gain insights into the importance of community and perseverance in the journey to sobriety.