Elizabeth Chance
Elizabeth Chance
Episode 441: My Son is a Heroin Addict! Donna Marston, his Mom, shares her Story!
Episode 441: My Son is a Heroin Addict! Donna Marston, his Mom, shares her Story!
Episode 441: My Son is a Heroin Addict! Donna Marston, his Mom, shares her Story!
Monday 6th May 2024
Donna Marston shares her emotional journey through her son's heroin addiction, offering insights and support for other parents facing similar struggles.
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Get the buttons here!Facing Addiction: A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Heroin Battle
Episode Overview
- Addiction impacts not just the individual but the entire family.
- Donna Marston shares her emotional journey through her son's heroin addiction.
- She offers tools for coping, understanding, and healing for other parents.
- Donna's story highlights the importance of community support.
- Her experience underscores the power of resilience and personal growth.
My son became my drug of choice.
Addiction doesn't just affect the individual; it impacts families deeply. In this heartfelt episode of Busy Living Sober, Elizabeth Chance sits down with Donna Marston, a mother who has faced the gut-wrenching challenge of her son's heroin addiction. Donna's story is a powerful testament to the emotional rollercoaster that parents endure when their children battle addiction.
From suspecting her son's drug use at age 15 to discovering his severe addiction by age 20, Donna recounts the painful journey of confronting his lies, dealing with his arrests, and the heartache of seeing her child struggle. She opens up about her own descent into despair, where she spent months in bed, plagued by guilt and self-blame, before finding the strength to rise again. Now, Donna channels her experiences into helping other parents navigate similar challenges.
Her story is not just one of struggle but also of resilience and hope. She shares valuable tools for coping, understanding, and healing, aiming to support others so they don't have to endure as much pain. This episode is a poignant reminder that no parent is alone in this fight. If you're grappling with a loved one's addiction, Donna's insights could be the lifeline you need.
Tune in for an emotional yet uplifting conversation that underscores the importance of support and community.