Deborah T, Alcoholism: a Family Disease | Hope for the Family | A Podcast from The Magdalen HouseDeborah T, Alcoholism: a Family Disease | Hope for the Family | A Podcast from The Magdalen House
The Magdalen House Podcast
Deb T discusses how alcoholism impacts families and shares tools for personal recovery.
49:25•10 Jun 2022
Deb T: Understanding Alcoholism as a Family Disease
“Alcoholism is a family disease, and the impact on families can be devastating. The Magdalen House provides comprehensive recovery services to alcoholic women and their families, offering hope for a better future.”
What happens when alcoholism affects not just the individual, but the entire family? In this episode of 'Hope for the Family' from The Magdalen House, Deb T, a dedicated member of the Family Support committee, shares her personal journey and expertise on how alcoholism is truly a family disease. Deb opens up about her own family's struggles and the pivotal tools she learned in her recovery journey.
She dives into the emotional toll that alcoholism takes on loved ones, often leading them to become hyper-focused on the alcoholic's behavior while neglecting their own well-being. Through her candid discussion, Deb emphasizes the importance of self-care and personal recovery for family members. She talks about identifying and overcoming her own character flaws, and how letting go of obsession with her loved one's alcoholism was crucial to her healing.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the ripple effects of addiction and offers practical advice for families navigating these turbulent waters. If you're seeking understanding, hope, and actionable steps for dealing with alcoholism in your family, this episode is a must-listen.
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