Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Judy L. Mandel, "White Flag: A Memoir" (Legacy Book Press, 2022)
Judy L. Mandel, "White Flag: A Memoir" (Legacy Book Press, 2022)
Judy L. Mandel, "White Flag: A Memoir" (Legacy Book Press, 2022)
Thursday 2nd February 2023
Join Judy L. Mandel as she discusses her memoir 'White Flag', exploring family trauma and her niece's journey through addiction and recovery.
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Get the buttons here!White Flag: A Memoir - Judy L. Mandel's Tale of Trauma and Recovery
I felt that some of it was, you know, preying on people who had incarcerated loved ones. Things like the phone system and the video chats were unnecessarily expensive for people.
What happens when generational trauma and addiction collide? In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery', Judy L. Mandel opens up about her heartfelt memoir, 'White Flag: A Memoir'. Mandel takes listeners on an emotional journey, sharing her family's struggles following a tragic plane crash and how it intertwined with her niece Cheryl's battle with addiction and incarceration.
Judy's story doesn't just stop at personal anecdotes; she dives into the science of transgenerational trauma and epigenetics, pondering why some people manage to overcome addiction while others continue to struggle. She reflects on the powerlessness of watching a loved one suffer and the complex pathways to recovery. This episode is a raw and honest look at the long shadows cast by trauma and the flickers of hope that can guide us through.
If you're looking for a story that blends personal experience with broader insights into addiction and recovery, Judy L. Mandel's narrative is a compelling listen.