Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
SHAIR 96: "Unhooked: A Mother's Story" with Annie Highwater, Unhitching from her Son’s Addiction
SHAIR 96: "Unhooked: A Mother's Story" with Annie Highwater, Unhitching from her Son’s Addiction
SHAIR 96: "Unhooked: A Mother's Story" with Annie Highwater, Unhitching from her Son’s Addiction
Tuesday 13th December 2016
Annie Highwater discusses her journey through her son's addiction, highlighting codependency, setting boundaries, and the three c's from Naranon.
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Get the buttons here!Unhooked: A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Addiction
I love the three c's that you get from Naranon, where you know that you keep coming back to the fact that you didn't cause it, you can't control it and you can't cure it.
Imagine watching your child struggle with addiction, feeling helpless and desperate for answers. That's the reality Annie Highwater faced, and she shares her powerful story in this episode of The Recovery Revolution Podcast. As the author of 'Unhooked: A Mother's Story of Unhitching from the Roller Coaster of Her Son's Addiction', Annie opens up about her own challenging upbringing and how it shaped her responses to her son's battle with opiates.
She reveals the heartache, the relentless fight, and the ultimate realization that she needed to set boundaries for both her sake and her son's recovery. Annie's journey is one of resilience and learning, where she discovered the importance of understanding codependency and the value of self-care. She talks about the three c's from Naranon that became her guiding principles: you didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it.
This episode is a raw, honest look at the complexities of addiction and the impact on families. If you're navigating similar waters or supporting someone who is, Annie's story offers insights and hope. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the personal challenges and triumphs in the face of addiction.