Patrick Doyle
Patrick Doyle
Ep 24 My Journey to Recovery From Addiction's Impact
Ep 24 My Journey to Recovery From Addiction's Impact
Ep 24 My Journey to Recovery From Addiction's Impact
Friday 11th October 2024
Join Patrick Doyle as he shares his journey through his child's addiction and his own path to recovery, offering hope and practical advice for families.
7 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Patrick Doyle
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Empowerment over fixing: Focus on supporting your loved one rather than trying to control their recovery.
- Unconditional love: Let your love be the constant anchor through difficult times.
- Positive reinforcement: Highlighting strengths can inspire resilience and hope.
- Self-care: Balancing helping your loved one with taking care of yourself is crucial.
- Family involvement: Engaging in recovery together can lead to better outcomes.
When my confidence was shaky with few answers to many questions, this grounded me.
Patrick Doyle’s story is one of resilience and transformation. In this episode of 'Family Addiction Coaching', Patrick opens up about the heart-wrenching journey through his child's addiction and his own path to recovery. He shares the emotional rollercoaster of guilt, helplessness, and the eventual realisation that true support means empowering his child rather than trying to fix them.
Patrick's experience is a testament to the power of unconditional love and the importance of finding one's own recovery path alongside a loved one’s struggle with addiction. Patrick recounts the initial shock and denial when his child started showing signs of substance abuse in high school. He describes feeling as if he was living in a bad dream, blaming himself for his child's issues. Through the darkest times, what kept him grounded was his unwavering love for his child.
This love became the cornerstone of his approach to supporting his child's recovery. Patrick realised that forcing recovery was not the answer; instead, he focused on providing support and encouragement, helping his child make their own choices. A turning point in Patrick's journey was finding a therapist who understood and accepted him without judgment. This professional support allowed him to shift from feeling broken to feeling empowered.
Patrick also emphasises the importance of family involvement in the recovery process, although he acknowledges that traditional methods like Al-Anon didn’t fully resonate with him. He found a way to balance helping his child and taking care of himself, rejecting the notion of detachment with love or letting his child hit rock bottom. Throughout the episode, Patrick highlights the significance of focusing on positive behaviours and accomplishments, both for his child and himself.
Praising achievements, no matter how small, helped build resilience and hope. His child's success in creative competitions became a source of inspiration, reinforcing the idea that recognising strengths is crucial in the recovery journey. Patrick's experiences led him to become a life coach, dedicated to helping other families navigate similar challenges. He has pursued advanced training to equip families with the skills needed to support their loved ones while also taking care of themselves.
His message is clear: recovery is possible for both individuals and their families, and no one should have to travel this path alone. This episode is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, there is hope. Patrick’s story offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone facing similar struggles. Are you ready to hear a story of perseverance and unconditional love?
Tune in to find out how Patrick turned his family's crisis into a journey of recovery and growth.