Health Upwardly Mobile
Health Upwardly Mobile
A personal experience living with active addiction in her family
A personal experience living with active addiction in her family
A personal experience living with active addiction in her family
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Listen to Shannon Gordon's emotional journey of growing up with addicted parents on HUM Zinger. Discover insights into resilience, self-care, and healing.
31 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Transformative
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Innovative Healing Arts
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Shannon shares her poignant journey of growing up with parents struggling with addiction and the challenges she faced
- Insight into the importance of setting boundaries and recognizing the need for self-care and healing
- A profound exploration of resilience, forgiveness, and the transformative journey from feeling like a victim to becoming a survivor
- Compelling narrative shedding light on the enduring love, forgiveness, and healing that transcends adversity
- An uplifting and raw conversation that offers hope and compassion in the face of adversity
I tried so hard to save her and help her. And it just kind of kept happening over and over. And I started to go downhill and realize that I needed to take care of myself. So yeah, it was a hard goodbye when it was a really long, solid goodbye.
Ever wondered what it's like to grow up with parents battling addiction? In this episode of HUM Zinger, hosts Sue Newton and Mike Davies sit down with Shannon Gordon, who opens up about her challenging childhood. Shannon shares her raw and emotional story of growing up with two parents in active addiction, particularly focusing on her mother's struggles with severe alcoholism that led her to live on the streets for years.
Her narrative is a gripping mix of heartbreak, resilience, and eventual self-discovery. She discusses the moment she realized she couldn't save her mother and had to focus on saving herself. This conversation is not just a recount of past hardships but a beacon of hope for anyone dealing with similar issues. Shannon's journey from feeling like a victim to embracing life as a survivor offers valuable lessons in setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and finding compassion amidst chaos.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that sheds light on the complexities of addiction and the transformative power of healing.