New Directions For Women
New Directions For Women
Don's Story
Don's Story
Don's Story
Friday 1st September 2017
Listen to Don Wilson's story on 'Journeys of Hope' and discover how family support can transform addiction recovery.
12 minutes
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Hopeful
Compassionate
Encouraging
Supportive
About this podcast
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New Directions For Women
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Don's Journey: How Family Support Can Transform Addiction Recovery
I think what you find when you go through this process is that addiction is not just the disease of the addict, but a disease of the whole family.
Imagine watching your child struggle with addiction and feeling helpless. That's the reality Don Wilson faced with his daughter. In this heartfelt episode of 'Journeys of Hope: Real-Life Triumphs Over Addiction', Don opens up about his family's battle with addiction and the crucial role family support played in their recovery journey. When Don's daughter decided to live on the streets, he and his wife knew they needed a different approach.
They discovered New Directions For Women, a treatment center specializing in helping young women. This decision changed everything. Don learned that addiction isn't just the addict's disease but a family disease. He shares how the center's commitment to treating the whole family, not just his daughter, made a world of difference. Through step programs, Don and his wife found the education and patience needed to support their daughter's recovery.
This episode is a powerful reminder that family involvement can be a game-changer in addiction recovery. It's not just about the addict; it's about healing the entire family. Tune in to hear Don's inspiring story and gain insights into the transformative power of family support.