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Alcoholism-The Family Disease (The Daily Trudge)
Alcoholism-The Family Disease (The Daily Trudge)
Alcoholism-The Family Disease (The Daily Trudge)
Friday 6th June 2025
Explore how alcoholism affects families and discover the shared journey towards recovery with Dion's heartfelt insights.
36 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Honest
Engaging
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Alcoholism affects not just the individual but the entire family.
- Recovery is a shared journey that involves healing together.
- Understanding hereditary aspects can help manage expectations.
- Empathy and compassion are crucial for family support.
- Community involvement plays a key role in recovery.
Alcoholism is not just progressive in the individual; it is progressive in the family.
Welcome to the RAW Recovery Podcast, where Dion takes you on a candid journey through the intricate web of alcoholism as a family disease. In this episode, Dion shares his thoughts on how alcoholism doesn't just affect the individual but spreads its tentacles throughout the family, creating a shared struggle. With humour and honesty, Dion reflects on his personal experiences and discusses the hereditary nature of alcoholism, shedding light on the roles family members play in this complex dynamic.
From the hero child to the lost child, Dion explores how these roles evolve and impact relationships within the family. You'll hear anecdotes about Dion's own journey and his interactions with family members who have been touched by alcoholism. He doesn't shy away from discussing the hard truths, like the impossibility of breaking the cycle of alcoholism completely, but he offers hope in healing together as a family.
Dion’s conversational style makes you feel like you're sitting in a living room chat, as he shares insights on how families can support each other through recovery. The episode is a reminder that while alcoholism is a challenging disease, understanding and compassion within families can pave the way for healing. Dive into this heartfelt discussion and find out why Dion believes in the power of shared experiences and community support.
Could this be the conversation that sparks change in your family dynamics?