Empowring Productions, Inc.
Powerful Radio Productions
The Revolving Door
The Revolving Door
The Revolving Door
Wednesday 14th August 2019
Listen to Carmen's heartfelt story about losing her son to addiction and the emotional pain behind it on Steppin' Out Radio.
40 minutes
Heartbreaking
Informative
Raw
Thought-provoking
Life-changing
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Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Carmen's Heartbreak: A Mother's Fight Against Addiction
Nothing can replace the love of a biological parent, and I think that that was the underlying pain that caused him to become so addicted to the opiate, because the opiate for him didn't just medicate the physical pain, it medicated the emotional pain.
Carmen's story is a poignant reminder of the devastating effects of addiction on families. Her son Timmy was the picture of health—popular, athletic, and full of life. But after high school, he started using steroids, which eventually led him down a dark path to OxyContin and injected heroin. In this emotional episode of Steppin' Out Radio, Carmen opens up about the harrowing journey of losing her son to addiction.
She talks candidly about the warning signs she missed, like doctor shopping, and the emotional pain that fueled Timmy's substance abuse. Carmen's narrative is both a cautionary tale and a call for greater awareness around prescription drug misuse. She emphasizes the importance of being vigilant about your loved ones' medication use and understanding the underlying emotional struggles that often accompany addiction. Carmen also shares her own ongoing battle with grief and the hope she finds in helping others.
This episode is a raw and honest look at the realities of addiction, offering both solace and a sense of community to those affected. Tune in to hear Carmen's powerful story and gain insights into the emotional toll of addiction and the importance of support.