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  • Hidden Pain: A Conversation with Lauren Sisler

Hidden Pain: A Conversation with Lauren Sisler

Thursday 1st December 2022

Lauren Sisler reveals her family's hidden battles with substance use disorder and how she found hope. Listen to her inspiring journey on APC Recovery Cafe.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Lauren Sisler's Story: Unveiling Hidden Struggles and Finding Hope

People are often able to hide the pain they are in and how they choose to manage that pain. Even members of the same household might be fooled for years.
Imagine discovering the most heart-wrenching news about your family while away at college. That's exactly what happened to Lauren Sisler, ESPN Sports Broadcaster and APC Board Member. In this episode of APC Recovery Cafe, Lauren opens up about her family's hidden battles with substance use disorder. She shares how, despite living under the same roof, the signs of pain and struggle went unnoticed for years.
Lauren’s candid recount of her journey reveals the devastating impact of substance use on families and highlights the importance of breaking the stigma around it. This conversation isn’t just about uncovering hidden pain; it’s about finding hope and healing through sharing personal stories. Whether you’re directly affected by substance use disorder or supporting someone who is, Lauren’s story offers a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength found in facing these challenges together.
Tune in to hear how Lauren’s experience has inspired her to help other families see the hope in their full stories.