BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio 5 live
Friends and Family
Friends and Family
Friends and Family
Wednesday 4th December 2019
Melissa Rice and Jade Wye explore addiction's impact on loved ones with stories from Rebecca, Kathy, and Jane Winehouse in 'Friends and Family'.
53 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Raw
Thought-provoking
Compassionate
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Addiction's Ripple Effect: Stories from Friends and Family
But along the way there has been a lot of loss as a result of our addiction and this disease, and that's people that have had to walk away from me because of my behaviour and my actions, and also people that I've distanced myself from...
Imagine watching someone you love spiral into addiction. It’s a heart-wrenching experience that Melissa Rice and Jade Wye know all too well. In this episode of 'Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts', they open up about how their addictions affected the people closest to them. Melissa’s sister Rebecca and Jade’s friend Kathy join the conversation, sharing their own perspectives on the challenges and heartbreak of supporting someone through addiction. But the episode doesn’t stop there.
Jane Winehouse, stepmother of the late Amy Winehouse, also shares her insights, discussing the Amy Winehouse Foundation's work in helping young people affected by addiction. One thing becomes clear: addiction isn't just an individual battle; it reverberates through entire families and social circles. Melissa and Jade recount how their addictions led to lost friendships and strained family ties. Melissa speaks candidly about her brother, who felt he had no choice but to distance himself from her.
Jade talks about isolating herself from her school friends and seeking out people who enabled her drug use. The episode also highlights the importance of safe environments and support networks in maintaining sobriety. Both hosts credit Amy's Place, a recovery house for women, as a crucial part of their journeys to sobriety. Jane Winehouse elaborates on the foundation's initiatives, which focus on education and outreach to support young people grappling with addiction.
What stands out in this episode is the raw honesty with which Melissa, Jade, and their guests share their experiences. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder of the profound impact addiction can have on individuals and their loved ones. If you're looking for a podcast that offers a compassionate and eye-opening look at addiction and recovery, 'Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts' is a must-listen.
The 'Friends and Family' episode is particularly poignant, offering real-life insights that are both informative and moving.