Amy LaRue

Finding Hope

Amy LaRue

  • Sitting down with Kim

Sitting down with Kim

Friday 30th June 2023

Join Amy LaRue and Kim McCluer on 'Finding Hope' as they discuss the resilience needed for addiction recovery and the power of community support.
33 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Informative
Supportive

About this podcast

Finding Hope
Author:
Amy LaRue
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Kim McCluer: A Mother's Resilient Journey Through Addiction Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Kim's personal journey as a mother to a young adult in recovery is a testament to resilience and hope.
  • Amy's conversation with Kim sheds light on the challenges families face while battling addiction.
  • The Finding Hope podcast offers a sense of community and support for individuals navigating the complexities of addiction recovery.
  • Kim's insights emphasise the importance of letting go of unrealistic expectations and finding understanding in others.
  • Discover the power of personal resilience and the light that emerges from the darkest of times in this thought-provoking episode.
I think it's just what I mentioned with the pride thing, having to put that aside and realize we didn't do anything necessarily to make this happen to our loved one, but we may have had behaviors that didn't help it.
When you're navigating the stormy seas of addiction recovery, it helps to have a lighthouse. In this episode of 'Finding Hope', Amy LaRue introduces us to Kim McCluer, the newest member of the team and the DFW Community Outreach Coordinator. But Kim isn't just a coordinator; she's also a mom who's been through the wringer of supporting a young adult in recovery. Her story is one of grit, love, and unwavering hope.
Kim opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of watching her child struggle with addiction and the hard-won victories that come with each step toward recovery. She talks about the challenges families face, from managing expectations to finding community support, and how these experiences have shaped her approach to outreach. This episode isn't just for those directly affected by addiction but for anyone looking to understand the power of resilience and the importance of community in tough times.
Tune in to hear Kim's heartfelt journey and gain some valuable insights into the complexities of addiction recovery.