Grace and Grit: Lydia and Randy Grimes' Story of Family and Recovery
Your story is a testimony to the hope, because in those darkest moments I'm sure there was a wonder if he'd ever live, let alone be healthy again for you and the children. And obviously for you that wasn't a question.
What does it take to support a loved one through addiction? In this compelling episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', Lydia and Randy Grimes share their powerful journey of healing and resilience. Host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Lydia to discuss the incredible work she and Randy do to help families navigate the tumultuous waters of addiction. From interventions to speaking engagements, their mission is to educate and empower families to find hope and healing.
Lydia opens up about their book, 'Off Center: A Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption in Professional Football', which intertwines their personal stories with the impactful interventions they've conducted. This episode sheds light on breaking the shame and stigma surrounding addiction, emphasizing that it's a no-fault disease. Lydia's candidness about the Grimes family's struggles and triumphs offers a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar challenges.
Tune in to hear how grace, patience, and mercy have played pivotal roles in their journey and learn strategies for coping and thriving through addiction.