Partnership to End Addiction
Partnership to End Addiction
REPOST: Actress Kristen Johnston Describes the Struggles of Overcoming Addiction and Loving Someone with Addiction
REPOST: Actress Kristen Johnston Describes the Struggles of Overcoming Addiction and Loving Someone with Addiction
REPOST: Actress Kristen Johnston Describes the Struggles of Overcoming Addiction and Loving Someone with Addiction
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Kristen Johnston talks with Elizabeth Vargas about her battle with addiction, losing her sister, and the need for self-care in this moving episode.
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Get the buttons here!Kristen Johnston: A Raw Journey Through Addiction and Loss
The best thing I can give someone is to put themselves first, not the addict, because the addict sucks so much from so much worry and, as you say, psychic energy and drama, that people lose themselves and they become addicted to the addict so that that person's addiction has harmed them irreparably as well.
Imagine reaching the pinnacle of your career, only to be pulled into the dark abyss of addiction. In this heartfelt episode of 'Heart of the Matter', Elizabeth Vargas chats with Kristen Johnston, the beloved actress from '3rd Rock from the Sun'. Kristen opens up about how the pressures of early success led her to prescription painkillers, sparking a battle with addiction that nearly consumed her life. But this conversation goes beyond her personal struggles.
Kristen shares the heart-wrenching experience of loving someone else grappling with addiction and the devastating loss of her sister to an accidental overdose. Her story is not just one of personal recovery but also a poignant reminder of the ripple effects addiction has on loved ones. Through humor and unflinching honesty, Kristen emphasizes the importance of self-care and breaking free from the stigma surrounding addiction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of addiction's multifaceted impact.