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Episode 108: The Missing Piece in Addiction Recovery No One Talks About
Episode 108: The Missing Piece in Addiction Recovery No One Talks About
Episode 108: The Missing Piece in Addiction Recovery No One Talks About
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Explore the missing piece in addiction recovery: family healing. Learn why it's essential for lasting change and discover hope in your journey.
33 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Family recovery is essential for lasting change.
- Recognise signs of needing personal healing: obsession, guilt, neglect.
- Separate the disease from the person to aid recovery.
- Community support is vital for emotional well-being.
- Focus on personal healing to impact loved one's choices.
"Addiction doesn't just happen to one person—it happens to the entire family unit."
In this episode of the Your Living Proof Podcast, Danny and Emily Deaton dive into the often overlooked aspect of addiction recovery: family healing. While many focus on the addict's journey, Danny and Emily shed light on the crucial role families play in recovery. They share their personal experiences with addiction, marriage, and family life, illustrating how addiction affects everyone involved. With a blend of humour and honesty, they emphasise that family recovery isn't just important—it's essential for lasting change.
Danny and Emily discuss the emotional chaos that addiction brings into homes, creating an environment where walking on eggshells becomes the norm. They highlight the three signs indicating that family members need their own recovery: obsession over the addicted loved one, guilt in setting boundaries, and neglecting personal health and relationships. Their candid conversation offers a refreshing perspective, encouraging families to recognise their own needs and take steps towards healing.
The Deatons' approach is both compassionate and practical, urging families to separate the disease from the person and focus on their own well-being. They stress that true recovery begins with acknowledging how deeply affected one has become and seeking support to reclaim one's life. Through anecdotes and relatable stories, Danny and Emily provide hope and actionable advice for families feeling trapped in the cycle of addiction.
If you're exhausted from carrying the weight of addiction alone, this episode offers a lifeline. Discover why family recovery is vital not only for your well-being but also for your loved one's chances at sobriety. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that might just be the shift you need.