Margaret Swift Thompson

The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

Margaret Swift Thompson

  • Ep 60 - How Did Lucas Describe His Addiction? A Visual Nancy Will Never Forget.

Ep 60 - How Did Lucas Describe His Addiction? A Visual Nancy Will Never Forget.

Sunday 17th April 2022

Nancy Espuche discusses her son Lucas's battle with addiction and pancreatitis, sharing heartfelt advice on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'.
22 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Compassionate
Hopeful
Supportive

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The Embrace Family Recovery 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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A Mother's Journey Through Addiction and Illness: Nancy Espuche's Story

I think the thing that helps me with that is believing that we were supposed to live this life together, the way that it unraveled, from the moment he came...
Imagine facing not just one, but two devastating diagnoses for your child. In this compelling episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Nancy Espuche, the author of 'Kardboard House'. Nancy shares the heart-wrenching yet inspiring story of her son Lucas, who battled both addiction and pancreatitis from infancy. These two no-fault diseases deeply impacted their lives, creating a whirlwind of emotions and challenges that many families will find relatable.
Nancy paints vivid pictures of their struggles, making it impossible not to feel the weight of their journey. But amidst the pain, there are also moments of profound resilience and love. This episode is a treasure trove of practical strategies for supporting loved ones through addiction, emphasizing the crucial role that family members, especially mothers, play in the recovery process. Nancy's candid reflections and heartfelt advice offer a beacon of hope for anyone navigating similar waters.
Tune in to hear how she and Lucas learned to surrender to a higher power and find strength in each other.