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Good Grief During the Pandemic: Loss without Losing Everything
Good Grief During the Pandemic: Loss without Losing Everything
Good Grief During the Pandemic: Loss without Losing Everything
Monday 1st June 2020
Barbara Theodosiou shares her journey of coping with her son's addiction and finding hope through self-care and community support on Recovery Road.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Hope Amid Grief: Barbara Theodosiou’s Journey Through Loss and Recovery
Sometimes, honoring your child means realizing that they have a disease and you can't always save them. Sometimes you have to let go of control.
Grief can be a heavy burden, especially during challenging times like a pandemic. In this episode of Recovery Road, host William Moyers reads from Barbara Theodosiou’s poignant book, 'Without Shame'. Barbara shares her deeply personal experience of losing her son to addiction in 2015. Her story is not just about loss, but also about finding ways to cope and heal. She discusses the importance of self-care, forgiveness, and community support in navigating through grief.
Barbara's journey highlights how even in the darkest moments, we can find light through the support of others and by taking care of ourselves. She founded The Addict's Mom (TAM), an online support group that has become a beacon for mothers dealing with similar struggles. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that while addiction can take away so much, it cannot erase the love and memories we hold dear.
Tune in to hear Barbara’s inspiring words and find solace in her message of hope and resilience.