Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 57 - The Worst Thing For This Mama Was Being Powerless. Learn How Libby Found Her Lane!
Ep 57 - The Worst Thing For This Mama Was Being Powerless. Learn How Libby Found Her Lane!
Ep 57 - The Worst Thing For This Mama Was Being Powerless. Learn How Libby Found Her Lane!
Sunday 27th March 2022
Join Margaret Swift Thompson and Libby Cataldi as they discuss loving a child with addiction, sibling roles, and finding clarity through journaling.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength: Libby Cataldi on Loving a Child with Addiction
If I hadn't gone to Italy and learned: stay close, I don't know what would have happened to Jeff. Our higher power sends messengers that we never know who or where they're going to show up from.
Imagine the heartache of watching your child struggle with addiction. In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Libby Cataldi, author of 'Stay Close', to share her poignant journey through her son's addiction. Libby opens up about the helplessness she felt and how she found her own path to resilience.
She doesn't just recount her experiences; she brings to light the often-overlooked role of siblings in a family grappling with addiction, focusing on her younger son Jeremy's unique perspective. Libby also reveals the therapeutic power of journaling, a tool that helped her navigate the chaos and find moments of clarity. Her story isn't just about struggle; it's about the power of staying close to loved ones even when it feels impossible.
Throughout the conversation, Libby and Margaret touch on themes of surrender and hope, offering a lifeline to those in similar situations. If you've ever felt powerless in the face of a loved one's addiction, this episode offers both empathy and practical advice. It's a heartfelt discussion that underscores the importance of family bonds and finding strength in the most challenging times.