Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Kirkland Hamill's 'Filthy Beasts'
Kirkland Hamill's 'Filthy Beasts'
Kirkland Hamill's 'Filthy Beasts'
Sunday 14th March 2021
Kirkland Hamill joins Margaret Swift Thompson to discuss his memoir 'Filthy Beasts' and the realities of family addiction on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Kirkland Hamill's 'Filthy Beasts': A Journey Through Family Addiction
being going to a meeting, an Al-Anon meeting or an aa meeting, the anonymity is guaranteed. It's so reassuring and yet troubling, and yet, like I wish, more people would find it, because it's so much less painful when you find those people who get it well.
What happens when the walls of secrecy around family addiction come crashing down? In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson chats with Kirkland Hamill, author of the memoir 'Filthy Beasts'. Hamill opens up about his tumultuous upbringing, marked by his mother's alcoholism and the resulting chaos that enveloped their lives. His story is raw, honest, and incredibly relatable for anyone who has been touched by addiction in their family.
From the heartwarming moments to the heartbreaking ones, Hamill doesn't hold back. He recounts the good years before addiction took over and how he and his brothers had to fend for themselves in a world that suddenly felt very hostile. At just 19, Hamill found solace in Al-Anon meetings on the small island of Bermuda, where he began learning healthier ways to cope.
Margaret and Kirkland dive deep into the power of sharing one's story and the profound impact it can have on healing. They discuss the importance of finding support groups like Al-Anon and AA, where anonymity provides a safe space to connect with others who truly understand. This episode isn't just about recounting past struggles; it's about finding hope and resilience amidst the chaos.
Whether you're dealing with addiction in your own family or supporting someone who is, Kirkland's journey offers valuable insights and a sense of solidarity. Tune in for a conversation that's as enlightening as it is comforting.