Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Ken Guidroz
Letters To My Son In Prison: A Father’s Spiritual Path Through Unthinkable Tragedy, with Ken Guidroz
Letters To My Son In Prison: A Father’s Spiritual Path Through Unthinkable Tragedy, with Ken Guidroz
Letters To My Son In Prison: A Father’s Spiritual Path Through Unthinkable Tragedy, with Ken Guidroz
Thursday 4th July 2024
Ken Guidroz shares his emotional journey after his son, high on heroin, caused a fatal accident. Discover his path to forgiveness and healing.
43 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!A Father's Journey Through Tragedy: Ken Guidroz's Story
Episode Overview
- Ken's son caused a fatal accident while high on heroin.
- The event devastated both families involved.
- Ken struggled with feelings of hatred towards his son.
- Writing letters helped rebuild their relationship.
- The episode highlights the power of forgiveness and resilience.
There's tons in life we can control. But sometimes craziness just happens
In this heart-wrenching episode of 'Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction,' Brenda Zane sits down with Ken Guidroz to discuss his emotional journey following his son's tragic accident. Ken's son, while high on heroin, hit and killed a bicyclist in Los Angeles. This event not only devastated the victim's family but also tore Ken's family apart as his son faced years in prison.
Through raw and honest storytelling, Ken shares how he navigated the pain, anger, and eventual path to forgiveness. His book, 'Letters to My Son in Prison,' chronicles this harrowing experience and the spiritual journey that followed. Ken opens up about the initial feelings of hatred towards his son, the struggle to reconcile his faith, and the slow process of healing. He describes how writing letters to his son became a form of therapy and a way to rebuild their relationship.
This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness. If you're dealing with similar struggles or just need a dose of inspiration, Ken's story is one you won't want to miss.