Mike Tourville

Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.

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  • Paige Tourville on growing up with an alcoholic father and her sisters battle with addiction.

Paige Tourville on growing up with an alcoholic father and her sisters battle with addiction.

Thursday 10th March 2022

Paige Tourville discusses her childhood with an alcoholic father and her sister's struggle with addiction on 'Healing Voices Project'.
47 minutes
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About this podcast

Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.
Author:
Mike Tourville
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Paige Tourville's Journey: From an Alcoholic Father to Family Healing

This is a part of that which you learned. He did, yeah, and he went through that, and he recovered from that very quickly. So he felt at least a little comfortable to go along with what I said.
Ever wondered how growing up with an alcoholic parent shapes your life? In this episode of 'Healing Voices Project', Paige Tourville opens up about her tumultuous childhood and the ripple effects of addiction on her family. Paige, the mother of host Mike Tourville, shares raw and heartfelt stories about her father's alcoholism and the toll it took on her upbringing.
She dives into the enabling behavior she witnessed, including how the police often turned a blind eye to her father's actions, and reflects on how societal attitudes towards addiction have evolved over time. But Paige's story doesn't end there. She also sheds light on her sister's battle with prescription drug addiction, a struggle that brought the family to a critical intervention point.
Paige speaks candidly about the difficult decisions they had to make, including the painful process of letting go of enabling behaviors for the sake of their loved one's recovery. This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience and hope that can emerge from even the darkest of times. Whether you've experienced addiction firsthand or are looking to understand its impact on families, Paige's journey offers valuable insights and inspiration.
Tune in to hear a story that is as much about struggle as it is about healing and moving forward.