The helplessness and hopelessness that comes with having a family member in addiction is heart wrenching, and our guests share some of the wisdom they've gained with their own experiences with this. But we also get a glimpse into what it was like for our families, while we fought our own addictions. Listen as we learn what it means to find healthy ways to help those we love who are struggling with addiction.
"I feel like it's harder on this side, than it is being the addict."
Some of the ideas we talk...
The helplessness and hopelessness that comes with having a family member in addiction is heart wrenching, and our guests share some of the wisdom they've gained with their own experiences with this. But we also get a glimpse into what it was like for our families, while we fought our own addictions. Listen as we learn what it means to find healthy ways to help those we love who are struggling with addiction.
"I feel like it's harder on this side, than it is being the addict."
Some of the ideas we talk about include:
- Understanding what our own families went through
- Grieving our loved ones even though they are still alive
- Being the example for our children
- Setting and maintaining boundaries with family members in addiction
- Caring for ourselves, maintaining our own recovery
- Knowing when and when not to try to save them
- Recognizing enabling actions and behaviors
- Releasing control allows them to blossom and thrive
- Symptoms of codependency and enmeshment
- Understanding that others' recovery journeys are their own
"We can never control another person's recovery."
Meet our guests:
My name is Derrick Deidel. I am 3 years sober. I have come from the depths of addiction, trauma, mental health , prison and homelessness to be a light in this world. I love recovery and am a huge advocate for it and those seeking help. I work for Mile High Recovery Center managing the Residential treatment house, I am a peer recovery coach and personal trainer. I try to be kind and gracious to everyone cause that same stuff changed my life.
Hi , I'm Jenn from Arizona. 51 years old and coming up on 2 years May in my sobriety! I work in early childhood education as a preschool teacher and have 2 adult children who also struggle with alcohol .Lots of changes in my life since I've been sober. It's been one challenge after the other but I am determined to stay sober not just for myself but to help support and guide my children in the right direction.
Ann lives in Pennsylvania and will be 2 years alcohol-free on May 6, 2023. She believes in community, daily meditation, and reading everything you can get your hands on about recovery, sometimes over and over again. With alcoholism in her immediate family, she is a member of Al-Anon to support her recovery and wellbeing. For her, detachment with love is a magical tool, and life is too short and too amazing to dilute with alcohol.
Raul: I am so thankful for the sober community and I am involved in so many different platforms. My foundation/bedrock is the AA program. As it relates to this pod cast, my son went to a 30 in person recovery facility in California as he was given an ultimatum at work. He almost opted to find another job because his ego took a tremendous hit. It is obvious to everyone that he has a drinking problem except for him apparently. My recovery afforded me the opportunity to be present and to let him know I love him. I said I would love him no matter what he decided but this was all his decision to make and he decided to go. Thank you for my recovery.
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