Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 122 - Rising Above Loss and Fear: Sheila's Inspiring Story of Resilience.
Ep 122 - Rising Above Loss and Fear: Sheila's Inspiring Story of Resilience.
Ep 122 - Rising Above Loss and Fear: Sheila's Inspiring Story of Resilience.
Sunday 12th November 2023
Join Sheila Hyer on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast' as she shares her powerful story of family addiction, loss, and resilience.
32 minutes
Honest
Inspiring
Raw
Vulnerable
Empowering
About this podcast
Author:
Margaret Swift Thompson
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Sheila shares her journey of dealing with the impact of addiction on her family, including her youngest son's late-onset meth addiction.
- The lack of awareness and training around addiction during her nursing years left Sheila unprepared for the realities of the disease.
- Sheila's story portrays the enduring fear and powerlessness experienced by families dealing with addiction.
- The episode offers a raw and honest insight into the complexity of addiction and its profound impact on families.
- Sheila's resilience shines through as she candidly recounts the challenges and losses she has faced.
The fear never goes away. It's never okay. It's never okay. No.
Ever wondered how someone can face addiction in both their personal and professional life? Meet Sheila Hyer, a retired nurse whose life has been deeply touched by addiction. Hosted by Margaret Swift Thompson, this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast' dives into Sheila's experiences, revealing the raw and often painful realities of loving someone with an addiction.
Sheila talks about her youngest son's late-onset meth addiction, which turned her world upside down, and the tragic loss of her brother to suicide. She also shares the challenges of dealing with her mother's struggles with addiction. As a nurse, Sheila was unprepared for the personal impact of addiction due to a lack of training and awareness during her career. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the fear and helplessness families often feel when facing addiction.
Sheila's story is a testament to resilience, offering hope and understanding to anyone navigating similar paths.