Parents
Parents
Old and New Friends
Old and New Friends
Old and New Friends
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Parents share their journeys of adjusting friendships to support their children's recovery from addiction, featuring insights from Manuel Garcia.
56 minutes
Supportive
Hopeful
Honest
Compassionate
Engaging
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Adjusting friendships is crucial for recovery.
- Community support can make a significant difference.
- Sharing experiences helps reduce isolation.
- New supportive friends can replace harmful relationships.
- Hope and solidarity are vital in the recovery journey.
You find out who your real friends are when you go through things like this.
In this heartfelt episode of My Child & ADDICTION, parents come together to share their experiences and the evolving definitions of friendship in the context of their children's recovery journeys. The discussion highlights how both parents and children need to reassess their relationships with friends, places, and activities to support a sober lifestyle. The episode features Manuel Garcia from Caron Treatment Centers, who provides professional insights while also sharing his personal recovery story.
The parents discuss the immense challenges and small victories that come with supporting a child through addiction and recovery. They reflect on the importance of community and finding new supportive friends while sometimes having to let go of old ones. The conversations are filled with raw emotions, hope, and the occasional laugh, making it clear that no one is alone in this journey.
By the end of the episode, you'll feel a sense of solidarity and perhaps a bit more courage to face your own challenges. It's a moving reminder that while the road may be tough, there is always hope and support to be found.