Episode 172 • When Your Child is Addicted, with Kim Humphrey
Episode 172 • When Your Child is Addicted, with Kim Humphrey
Episode 172 • When Your Child is Addicted, with Kim Humphrey
Thursday 10th April 2025
Kim Humphrey shares his family's struggle with addiction and how PAL provided hope and support. A must-listen for parents facing similar challenges.
62 minutes
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Episode Overview
- The importance of recognising you're not alone in dealing with a loved one's addiction.
- How support networks like PAL can provide much-needed community and resources.
- The emotional journey from isolation to acceptance and support.
- Practical steps parents can take to support their addicted children.
- The transformative power of accepting what you can't control.
We realized for the first time in over a decade that we were not alone.
In this heart-wrenching yet hopeful episode of the Positive Sobriety Podcast, hosts Nate Larkin and David Hampton sit down with Kim Humphrey, Executive Director and CEO of Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL). Kim shares his deeply personal journey of dealing with his sons' addiction, offering a raw and authentic account that many parents will find relatable.
As a former police officer, Kim's story is one of transformation—from enforcing the law to understanding the complexities of addiction on a profoundly personal level. He discusses the challenges he and his wife faced, the isolation they felt, and how they found solace and support through PAL. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with a loved one's addiction, as it provides not only practical advice but also a sense of community and hope.
Kim's narrative underscores the importance of support networks and the power of acceptance in the journey toward recovery. By the end of this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into the emotional toll of addiction on families and the steps you can take to find help and healing. Don't miss out on this compelling conversation that could change your perspective on addiction and recovery.