Hopes and Heartbreak: Lacie's Story After Rehab
I haven't cried for days on end until that whenever I had to drop my mom off at rehab.
What happens when the light at the end of the tunnel isn’t as bright as you hoped? In this heartfelt episode of 'My Mom, the Alcoholic', Lacie Baker shares her emotional rollercoaster after her mother’s stay at the Light House rehab center. Lacie recounts the tough decision to drop her mom off at rehab, battling the urge to take her back home and shield her from the world.
She opens up about the gut-wrenching moment she received a frantic call from her mother, testing her resolve to stick to the plan. With raw honesty, Lacie reveals her high hopes for her mom’s sobriety post-rehab and the painful reality that followed. Her father’s struggle with loneliness and depression adds another layer to the family’s ordeal, offering a glimpse into the potential fallout of a broken family or worse, a tragic loss.
This episode underscores the importance of counseling and early intervention, while also navigating the setbacks that can follow rehab. It’s a raw, genuine reflection on the highs and lows of a loved one’s journey to sobriety, and a testament to the strength needed to face such challenges head-on.