Jennifer Wylde
Sober Exposure
Ep.7 - How Not to Love the Addict to Death with Shannon C.
Ep.7 - How Not to Love the Addict to Death with Shannon C.
Ep.7 - How Not to Love the Addict to Death with Shannon C.
Tuesday 8th June 2021
Hear Shannon C's tough love journey in 'Sober Exposure', revealing how she helped her son beat addiction through hard choices and family support.
47 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Raw
Thought-provoking
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Jennifer Wylde
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
53 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Shannon C's Tough Love: A Mother's Journey to Save Her Son
You might as well do the healthy thing and rip off the band-aid, so they reach their bottom, so they realize that no one's going to take care of them and they have to.
Shannon C's story is one that many parents can relate to, but few are willing to share. In this episode of 'Sober Exposure', Shannon opens up about her harrowing experience dealing with her son's substance abuse. She dives into the hard choices she had to make, including the heart-wrenching decision to let her son face the consequences of his actions. By refusing to enable his addiction, Shannon found a way to help him turn his life around.
Her insights are not just theoretical; they come from a place of lived experience and genuine struggle. Shannon also highlights the crucial role of family support groups like Al-Anon and the importance of therapy and education in navigating the complex world of addiction.
She talks about the emotional toll it takes to say 'no' to a loved one in the throes of addiction and how acceptance can be a powerful tool in dealing with the sense of powerlessness that often accompanies this journey. This episode isn't just about Shannon's son; it's about every parent who has ever felt isolated and stigmatized because of their child's addiction.
It's a raw, honest conversation that offers hope, practical advice, and a reminder that you are not alone.