HOPE Sheds Light offers a new perspective on addiction.
HOPE Sheds Light offers a new perspective on addiction.
A mother’s perspective on addiction
A mother’s perspective on addiction
A mother’s perspective on addiction
Tuesday 8th February 2022
Allison O’Brien recounts her family's battle with her daughter's alcohol addiction and how HOPE Sheds Light provided crucial support.
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HOPE Sheds Light offers a new perspective on addiction.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Resilience: Guiding Her Daughter Through Addiction
So if you can strengthen your faith and rely on god- I know people say a higher power- if you start to understand that it helps you come to grips with why this isn't your job.
Allison O’Brien and her husband faced an unimaginable challenge when their youngest daughter fell into the grips of alcohol addiction in her late 20s. After several failed attempts at rehab, they found themselves receiving harrowing phone calls from the ER, fearing the worst. Their journey seemed bleak until they discovered HOPE Sheds Light through their church. This nonprofit became a beacon of support for the O’Brien family, helping them navigate their daughter's tumultuous path to recovery without enabling her behavior.
Allison shares how attending support group sessions and seeing a therapist provided the strength they needed to face each day. Faith, family, and friends played crucial roles in their journey, offering solace and encouragement. Allison's story is a testament to the power of community and unwavering support in overcoming addiction. For anyone grappling with similar challenges, her experience offers a message of hope and resilience.