Addiction 911
Addiction 911
Helping Your Addicted Child
Helping Your Addicted Child
Helping Your Addicted Child
Sunday 31st May 2015
Hear Sandy Swanson's heartfelt story on 'Addiction 911' about coping with her son's addiction and finding strength in family support.
59 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Supportive
Raw
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Battle: Finding Strength Amidst Her Son's Addiction
Letting go doesn't mean I don't love you and then I'm not here for you.
Imagine watching your child spiral into the abyss of addiction, feeling powerless to save them. That's the heartbreaking reality Sandy Swanson faced, and she shares her poignant journey in this episode of 'Addiction 911'. Interviewed by Debbie Sherrick, Sandy opens up about her son Joey's struggle with addiction and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. Her story is raw and unfiltered, offering a candid look at the toll addiction takes on families. But it's also a tale of resilience and hope.
Sandy discusses the vital importance of seeking support, not just for the addict but for the entire family. She touches on the perils of enabling and the manipulative behaviors that often accompany addiction, shedding light on how to navigate these treacherous waters. One of the most powerful messages from Sandy's experience is that letting go doesn't mean giving up on your child; it means finding a way to support their recovery without losing yourself in the process.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with a loved one's addiction, providing both practical advice and emotional solace.