Mike Tourville
mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Courtney Caruso)
A Mother's 15 Year Nightmare
A Mother's 15 Year Nightmare
A Mother's 15 Year Nightmare
Sunday 9th March 2025
Hear a mother's story of her son's 15-year struggle with heroin addiction and its impact on their family. A powerful episode of Healing Voices Project.
21 minutes
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Battle: 15 Years of Heroin Addiction
Episode Overview
- Addiction affects not just the individual but the entire family.
- Prescription pills can be a gateway to more dangerous substances.
- Relapse is often part of the recovery journey.
- Family support is crucial in overcoming addiction.
- Hope and resilience can lead to eventual sobriety.
As many times as I quit, I went back. Every single time. Except one
This episode of Healing Voices Project takes you through the harrowing journey of a mother who endured a 15-year battle with her son's heroin addiction. Mike Tourville, the host and author of 'Voices from the Fallen', shares the poignant story of Joe, whose life took a drastic turn after a high school injury led to a Percocet prescription. Joe's descent into addiction, starting with prescription pills and escalating to heroin, is narrated alongside the devastating impact on his family.
His mother, Sue, recounts the heart-wrenching moments of finding needles around the house, witnessing her son's erratic behaviour, and the endless cycle of detox and relapse. You'll hear about Joe's desperate attempts to manage his addiction, his multiple stints in rehab, and the toll it took on his parents and siblings. The episode doesn't shy away from the raw reality of addiction - the lies, theft, and broken trust that come with it.
Yet, amidst the despair, there's a glimmer of hope as Joe eventually finds his way to sobriety after years of struggle. This story serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience required to overcome addiction and the unwavering support needed from loved ones. If you're looking for an honest portrayal of addiction's impact on families and the arduous path to recovery, this episode is a must-listen.