Jason Whitesel
Jason Whitesel
A Garbage Can for Drugs, I Was
A Garbage Can for Drugs, I Was
A Garbage Can for Drugs, I Was
Monday 16th November 2020
Join Jason Whitesel as he interviews his mother, Ilona, about her drug addiction and family secrets in this powerful episode of 'The Ilona Effect'.
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56 minutes
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Jason Whitesel
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Relationships & Community
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Get the buttons here!Unveiling Family Secrets: Ilona's Struggle with Addiction and Resilience
I just wanted to be able to do whatever the hell I wanted to do, and you were okay to pay the price of going to juvenile hall to do it.
Picture this: a son sits down with his estranged mother to dig deep into a past riddled with addiction and hidden truths. That's exactly what happens in this gripping episode of 'The Ilona Effect'. Jason Whitesel, the host, takes on the challenging task of interviewing his mother, Ilona, about her tumultuous life journey. From her early years of drug addiction to the shocking revelation of his biological father's identity, Ilona's story is anything but ordinary.
Growing up, she ran away from home, found herself in juvenile hall, and bounced around foster care. Through raw and honest conversations, Ilona opens up about being the family scapegoat and her path to recovery. Her candid reflections offer a window into the harsh realities of addiction and the strength it takes to overcome it. If you're looking for a narrative that combines heartache, resilience, and the complexities of family dynamics, this episode is a must-listen.
You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the human spirit's capacity for growth and transformation.