Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga

Addiction and the Family

Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga

  • Episode 71: Sarah K: A Family Reunited by Recovery

Episode 71: Sarah K: A Family Reunited by Recovery

Friday 28th November 2025

Explore Sarah K's recovery story and its impact on her family in this heartfelt episode of 'Addiction and the Family'.
40 minutes
Honest
Raw
Engaging
Inspiring
Supportive

About this podcast

Addiction and the Family
Author:
Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Sarah K: A Journey of Family Healing Through Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Addiction impacts the entire family, not just the individual.
  • Open communication is crucial for healing relationships.
  • Therapy can be a vital tool in recovery and emotional processing.
  • Forgiveness plays a key role in family recovery.
  • Children need support to cope with a parent's addiction.
Your addiction and living in your remorse and guilt only makes you feel worse.
Curious about how families navigate the complexities of addiction? Episode 71 of 'Addiction and the Family' offers a heartfelt glimpse into Sarah K's journey of recovery and its impact on her family. With hosts Casey and Kira Arrillaga, this episode dives into the emotional rollercoaster faced by Sarah and her two teenagers. As Sarah recounts her struggles with addiction, her children share their experiences of coping with her absence and eventual recovery.
You'll hear candid conversations about guilt, shame, and the powerful bond that can emerge through healing. Sarah's honesty about her past mistakes and her advice to 'go to therapy' resonates deeply. Her children, Easton and Randall, reflect on their own feelings and offer insights into how they found strength in challenging times. This episode is a raw and engaging exploration of how addiction affects not just the individual, but the entire family.
It sheds light on the importance of open communication and forgiveness in rebuilding relationships. Whether you're seeking understanding or inspiration, this episode provides valuable perspectives on recovery and family dynamics. So, what does it really take for a family to heal together? Dive into Sarah's story to find out.
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