Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
67 - FAMILY FRIDAY - ANGELA TELLS US HER STORY OF FIGHTING ALONG SIDE AN ADDICT PARTNER#stopthestigma #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #overdose #recoveryjourney #recoveryisworthit #recoverywarrior #tommacdonald
67 - FAMILY FRIDAY - ANGELA TELLS US HER STORY OF FIGHTING ALONG SIDE AN ADDICT PARTNER#stopthestigma #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #overdose #recoveryjourney #recoveryisworthit #recoverywarrior #tommacdonald
67 - FAMILY FRIDAY - ANGELA TELLS US HER STORY OF FIGHTING ALONG SIDE AN ADDICT PARTNER#stopthestigma #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #overdose #recoveryjourney #recoveryisworthit #recoverywarrior #tommacdonald
Friday 7th April 2023
Angela shares her journey of loving an addict partner, revealing personal struggles and the importance of understanding addiction on 'Ashes to Awesome'.
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Chuck LaFlange
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Angela's Journey: Navigating Life with an Addict Partner
My focus at that point especially, was to try and help the wife, the mother, the son, whoever understand how an addict's mind works.
What’s it like to love someone battling addiction? In this episode of 'Ashes to Awesome', host Chuck LaFlange sits down with Angela from the Partners and Spouses of Addicts Facebook Group to unpack her experiences. Angela opens up about the rollercoaster of emotions, the constant fear of relapse, and the heavy toll addiction takes on relationships. She bravely shares her own battles with addiction, making her story all the more poignant and relatable.
They also delve into the importance of dual diagnosis treatment and the often-overlooked need to understand an addict’s mindset. Angela and Chuck don’t shy away from discussing the darker side of the recovery industry, highlighting predatory practices that can hinder true healing. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the challenges faced by both addicts and their loved ones, offering a raw and real look at the complexities of addiction and recovery.
Perfect for anyone touched by addiction, this conversation provides both insight and empathy.