The Magdalen House
The Magdalen House
Amanda F, When God Intervenes | Hope for the Family | A Podcast from The Magdalen House
Amanda F, When God Intervenes | Hope for the Family | A Podcast from The Magdalen House
Amanda F, When God Intervenes | Hope for the Family | A Podcast from The Magdalen House
Friday 4th November 2022
Listen to Amanda F's inspiring journey from a chaotic childhood with alcoholism to finding hope through faith and support on Hope for the Family.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Amanda F's Journey: Finding Light Amidst Darkness | Hope for the Family
This disease is lethal, even if I'm not the one using, and on the flip side of it, I'm just as lethal to them right? Because here I am doing everything I can to pull the suckers off or chop the arms off, and you know I'm hurting them just as much as they are me.
Ever felt like you're drowning in someone else's addiction? Amanda F knows that feeling all too well. In this heartfelt episode of 'Hope for the Family' from The Magdalen House, Amanda shares her raw and real story of growing up surrounded by alcoholism. She takes us through her childhood, marked by chaos and confusion, and how it shaped her understanding of life and relationships. Amanda didn't just witness alcoholism; she lived it.
As she grew older, she found herself following a similar path, experimenting with substances to escape the turmoil at home. But her story isn't just about falling into the abyss—it's about clawing her way out. Hitting rock bottom became her turning point. Through prayer and a chance encounter at a support meeting, Amanda found the strength to seek help for herself. This episode isn't just for those battling addiction but for anyone who loves someone who is.
Amanda emphasizes the critical role of support groups like Al-Anon, which provided her with the tools and community she needed to heal. Her journey highlights the often-overlooked fact that addiction affects everyone in its orbit, not just the person using. She speaks candidly about the guilt and shame that family members carry and stresses that seeking help for oneself is an act of love, not betrayal. Faith plays a significant role in Amanda's recovery.
She talks about how her spirituality gave her the peace and strength to face the challenges of addiction head-on. Her story is a powerful reminder that recovery is a communal effort and that hope and healing are possible with the right support. Amanda's journey is a beacon of hope for anyone affected by alcoholism. Her candidness and resilience offer invaluable insights into the importance of recognizing one's own needs and the transformative power of community and faith.
Tune in to hear Amanda's full story and find inspiration for your own path to recovery.