M2 THE ROCK || Michael Molthan
M2 THE ROCK || Michael Molthan
Susán Hoemke shares her devastating journey through crippling addiction and loss (4.11.19)
Susán Hoemke shares her devastating journey through crippling addiction and loss (4.11.19)
Susán Hoemke shares her devastating journey through crippling addiction and loss (4.11.19)
Thursday 11th April 2019
Susán Hoemke discusses her family's struggle with addiction and loss, highlighting the need for education, support, and healing.
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42 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Susán Hoemke's Heartfelt Story: Navigating Family Addiction and Loss
It taught her the hard way the challenges of living with the disease.
Imagine the heartbreak of watching a loved one spiral into addiction, feeling helpless and unprepared. In this episode of M2 THE ROCK, host Michael Molthan sits down with Susán Hoemke, a mother who has lived through this nightmare. Susán opens up about her son Hayden's battle with addiction, starting from what seemed like harmless marijuana use to a devastating downward spiral. Her family's story is one of immense pain but also of resilience and hope.
Susán’s journey began in an affluent community where addiction was a silent enemy. She candidly shares how her lack of awareness about substance abuse in teenagers led to missed opportunities for early intervention. Her son's addiction tested the family dynamics in ways she never imagined.
Through her book, 'Healing Scarred Hearts: A Family’s Story of Addiction, Loss, and Finding Light', Susán hopes to shed light on the realities of living with an addicted loved one and to offer solace to others in similar situations. Michael and Susán delve into the importance of education and support in dealing with addiction. They discuss the challenges of finding the right treatment centers and the crucial role that long-term recovery programs played in Hayden's journey.
Susán emphasizes that they weren't bad parents; they were simply uninformed about the complexities of addiction. The episode also touches on the emotional toll addiction takes on families and the healing power of sharing one's story. For Susán, telling her story has been both a gift and a purpose, allowing her to reach out to others who might be struggling in silence.
The conversation wraps up with a reminder of the importance of self-care and community support, not just for those battling addiction but for their loved ones as well. Tune in to hear Susán Hoemke's poignant tale of love, loss, and the enduring hope for healing. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of light.