Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 53 - From a Bombshell at Christmas to Fixer to Obsessed With Her Brother.
Ep 53 - From a Bombshell at Christmas to Fixer to Obsessed With Her Brother.
Ep 53 - From a Bombshell at Christmas to Fixer to Obsessed With Her Brother.
Sunday 27th February 2022
Cameron shares her journey of loving a brother with addiction on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'. Hear their struggles and strategies.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!A Sister's Battle: Cameron's Journey with Her Brother's Addiction
It became known that night he was in jail. I had worked in the criminal justice system, so I think he sort of just knew it was safe to call and say something from a jail cell.
Imagine finding out during Christmas that your brother's addiction has taken over his life. In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Cameron, who shares her emotional journey of loving and supporting her older brother, Bryce, through his battle with addiction. Cameron opens up about the roles family members often find themselves in, especially when addiction enters the picture.
She describes how she became the 'fixer', always on high alert, trying to manage the chaos that Bryce's addiction brought into their lives. The conversation touches on the complexities of family dynamics and how addiction can amplify these roles, making an already challenging situation even more difficult. Cameron also discusses the emotional toll of navigating the criminal justice system and finding community support.
One particularly touching moment is when she recalls receiving a call from Bryce while he was in jail, marking a pivotal point in their journey. This episode offers a raw and honest look at the struggles and small victories that come with loving someone who is battling addiction. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the impact of addiction on families and looking for strategies to cope.