ASP 013: Terry M. Rubenstein, Facing Addiction CoFounderASP 013: Terry M. Rubenstein, Facing Addiction CoFounder
Addiction Support Podcast: Addiction Support for Family & Friends, From People Who Have Been There | Melissa Sue Tucker
Show Notes for this episode are at addictionsupportpodcast.com/episode13 Overview: My guest this week is Terry M. Rubenstein. Among many other achievements (see bio below) Terry is one of the Founding Members of Facing Addiction.
37:37•18 Feb 2016
Terry M. Rubenstein: A Mother's Fight for Her Son's Recovery
“People don't wake up in the morning and say: gee, I think I'll be an addict. I mean all the things that have happened as a result of the child's addiction can be really infuriating and very, very upsetting and harmful to the rest of the family.”
When addiction strikes a family, the journey to recovery is often fraught with heartache and hope. In this episode, Melissa Sue Tucker sits down with Terry M. Rubenstein, one of the founding members of Facing Addiction, to share her deeply personal story. Terry opens up about her son's struggle with addiction and the pivotal intervention that set him on the path to treatment.
She emphasizes the crucial role parents and siblings play in understanding and supporting their loved ones through the maze of addiction. Terry also discusses the importance of awareness and prevention, drawing wisdom from the documentary 'The Anonymous People' and Byron Katie's transformative Four Questions. This episode isn't just a recounting of Terry's experiences; it's a call to action for anyone touched by addiction.
Whether you're a parent, sibling, or friend, Terry's insights offer a beacon of hope and practical advice on navigating this challenging journey.
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