Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 156 - Our American Family: A Legacy of Addiction
Ep 156 - Our American Family: A Legacy of Addiction
Ep 156 - Our American Family: A Legacy of Addiction
Sunday 24th November 2024
Join Linda and Stephen from 'Our American Family' as they share their raw and heartfelt journey through addiction and recovery on The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast.
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About this podcast
Author:
Margaret Swift Thompson
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Addiction impacts entire families, not just individuals.
- Healing from addiction is a continuous journey with ups and downs.
- Setting boundaries is crucial in the recovery process.
- Support systems play a vital role in family recovery.
- Open communication helps in understanding and coping with addiction.
Healing is not linear; it's a continuous journey with ups and downs.
In this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Linda Garrity and her son Stephen Caltabiano, stars of the documentary 'Our American Family'. The episode kicks off the fifth season with a raw and heartfelt discussion about the generational impact of addiction. Linda, who was born into a family struggling with addiction, shares her journey of resilience and how addiction has affected her life and the lives of her children.
Stephen, on the other hand, opens up about his experiences growing up in a family battling addiction and the challenges he faced along the way. Their candid conversation sheds light on the emotional toll addiction takes on families and the strength it takes to heal. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, the role of support systems, and the ongoing struggle to maintain sobriety and mental health.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the impact of addiction on families and the importance of support and understanding in the recovery process. If you or someone you love is affected by addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement. Don't miss this moving conversation that highlights the courage and vulnerability needed to face addiction head-on.