Rick and Christine Dixon
Preston Dixon
Family Addiction Recovery Podcast
Family Addiction Recovery Podcast
Family Addiction Recovery Podcast
Saturday 19th September 2020
Join the Dixon family as they share their journey through addiction and recovery, offering hope, insights, and practical advice for families facing similar struggles.
Explicit
53 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Rick and Christine Dixon
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!A Family's Battle with Addiction: Insights and Healing from the Dixons
I've failed a lot, but I've learned so much from those failures and our relationships with my family is, you know we've had our struggles, but we've come together and over the last, you know since where we've come as a family.
Ever wondered what it’s like to face addiction head-on as a family? In this heartfelt episode of the 'Family Addiction Recovery Podcast', Rick and Christine Dixon, along with their sons Preston and Tyson, open up about their personal journey through the trials of addiction. This isn't just another story of struggle; it's a candid look into the raw and vulnerable moments that shaped their path to recovery.
The Dixons kick off their podcast series by sharing the mission behind their show, aiming to provide hope and insight to families grappling with addiction. Preston and Tyson give an honest account of their experiences while battling addiction, shedding light on the chaos and pain it brought into their lives. But it’s not all about the hardships; they also discuss the healing process and the steps they took as a family to rebuild their lives.
This episode emphasizes the power of knowledge in the recovery process. The Dixons delve into how understanding addiction and its principles can significantly boost the chances of achieving long-term sobriety. They highlight the role of the 12-step program in their journey, explaining how it served as a cornerstone for their recovery. Spirituality is another key theme in this episode. The family talks about how embracing spirituality provided them with strength and hope, helping them navigate the rough waters of addiction.
They also touch on the emotional toll addiction takes on families, including feelings of shame and grief. Throughout the episode, the importance of perspective in recovery is a recurring theme. The Dixons share how their viewpoints have evolved over time, offering a glimpse into the transformative power of recovery. They discuss the benefits of sobriety, such as being fully present with loved ones and living a more fulfilling life.
The episode wraps up with a powerful message of hope and encouragement. The Dixon family wants listeners to know that no matter how dire the situation may seem, there is always a path to recovery. They urge anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, to seek help and never lose hope.