Allies in Recovery
Allies in Recovery
Annie And Laurie's Stories
Annie And Laurie's Stories
Annie And Laurie's Stories
Tuesday 28th March 2017
Laurie MacDougall and Annie Highwater discuss their personal battles with addiction, family dynamics, and recovery on 'Coming Up for Air'.
52 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Family Ties and Recovery: Laurie and Annie's Journey Through Addiction
Their compelling stories validate the idea that addiction is a disease and it’s a family disease that can happen to any family in any community. We must recover together.
Ever wondered how addiction can weave its way through the fabric of a family? Laurie MacDougall and Annie Highwater know this all too well. In this heartfelt episode of 'Coming Up for Air', these two courageous moms open up about their personal battles with the national opiate crisis and how it reshaped their families. Laurie and Annie both have adult sons in recovery from opiate addiction, and they consider themselves to be in recovery too.
Their stories, though different, converge on the same path of hope and resilience. Laurie and Annie's candid discussion sheds light on the reality that addiction is a disease affecting the entire family. They delve into their backgrounds, family dynamics, and the pivotal moments that led them to embrace recovery. By sharing their experiences, they validate the idea that no family is immune to addiction, emphasizing the importance of recovering together.
Throughout the episode, Laurie and Annie highlight the critical role of support systems like Allies in Recovery. They discuss how the CRAFT approach has been instrumental in their journey, focusing on effective communication and self-care. Their conversation touches on the impact of mental illness on addiction, underscoring the power of self-awareness and reflection in the healing process. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction in their family.
Laurie and Annie remind us that we are not alone in our struggles and that together, we can find strength and recovery. Tune in for an inspiring and honest conversation that will leave you feeling understood and supported.