Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Lynn rothenberg, Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Scott Drochelman)
199: Lessons From The Mother Of An Addicted Son With Lynn Rothenberg
199: Lessons From The Mother Of An Addicted Son With Lynn Rothenberg
199: Lessons From The Mother Of An Addicted Son With Lynn Rothenberg
Tuesday 29th August 2023
Join Lynn Rothenberg as she shares her emotional journey of supporting her son through addiction, highlighting love, resilience, and community.
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51 minutes
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Lynn's Story: A Mother's Love Through the Struggles of Addiction
Episode Overview
- Lynn's journey as a mother supporting her son through addiction and recovery, from early signs to incarceration
- Reflections on the inadvertent contributions to her son's addiction and the subsequent healing process
- The impact of addiction on families and the complexities of supporting a loved one in recovery
- Navigating the legal system and the challenges of dealing with addiction-related crimes
- The importance of community, empathy, and understanding in the face of addiction
Helping is actually stealing your child's opportunities to find themselves, to feel their consequences and to develop mentally. Because when they're using, the developmental process doesn't take place. And by continuing to give them money, I was stealing that opportunity for him to get back on his normal developmental process. Helping is hurting. I didn't know it. I didn't know it.
Imagine watching your child slip away into the clutches of addiction, feeling helpless and heartbroken. This is the reality Lynn Rothenberg faced with her son. In this heartfelt episode, Lynn opens up about her journey from the early signs of her son's substance use to the devastating moments of visiting him in prison. As a former social worker, writer, and photographer, Lynn brings a unique perspective to her story, blending professional insights with deeply personal experiences.
She shares the impact of her divorce on her son's early years and how his addiction escalated from marijuana to heroin. Each rehab stint brought hope, but also crushing disappointment as relapses followed. Lynn's candid reflections on how she might have inadvertently contributed to her son's struggles provide a raw and honest look at the complexities of addiction. This episode isn't just about the pain; it's also about the resilience and love that kept Lynn going.
Her story is a beacon for parents and families dealing with similar challenges, emphasizing the importance of community and understanding in the recovery process. Whether you're a parent, a friend, or someone in recovery yourself, Lynn's journey offers valuable insights and a sense of solidarity.