Amy LaRue
Amy LaRue
Holiday Special
Holiday Special
Holiday Special
Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Join Amy LaRue and Sean Fitzpatrick as they offer heartfelt advice on managing addiction's impact during the holidays in this special episode of Finding Hope.
44 minutes
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Amy LaRue
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Holiday Heartstrings: Managing Addiction's Impact with Sean Fitzpatrick
Maybe even the holidays are going to take it to one hour at a time.
The holiday season can be a minefield for families dealing with addiction, and in this episode of 'Finding Hope', host Amy LaRue sits down with Sean Fitzpatrick, the voice behind The Hope Dealers Podcast. Together, they unpack the emotional rollercoaster that holidays can become when addiction is part of the equation. Sean shares candidly about his own struggles with addiction and how it affected his family, offering a raw and honest perspective that's both enlightening and comforting.
The conversation covers essential strategies for setting boundaries and managing expectations, ensuring that everyone can find some peace and joy despite the challenges. They delve into the importance of support systems, whether through recovery meetings or close-knit family circles, and explore how new traditions can bring unexpected happiness. The serenity prayer and acceptance are also key themes, providing a spiritual toolkit for those tough moments.
Plus, Sean discusses the idea of starting personal recovery meetings and the benefits of saving for recovery. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and heartfelt insights, perfect for anyone facing the holidays with a loved one in addiction.