Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
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Episode 74: Sharing and Healing Without Shame, with Donna Marston
Episode 74: Sharing and Healing Without Shame, with Donna Marston
Episode 74: Sharing and Healing Without Shame, with Donna Marston
Friday 27th February 2026
Discover Donna Marston's journey as a mother navigating her child's addiction, focusing on healing without shame and embracing personal recovery.
55 minutes
Inspiring
Compassionate
Informative
Healing
Supportive
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Author:
Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Focus on your own recovery rather than trying to change others.
- Setting healthy boundaries is crucial in relationships affected by addiction.
- Embrace sensitivity as a strength, not a flaw.
- Recovery is a personal journey that can lead to deeper connections.
- Support systems are vital for families dealing with addiction.
"What if he gets well and then you're toxic to him?"
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Episode 74 of 'Addiction and the Family' features a heartfelt conversation with Donna Marston, who shares her transformative journey as a mother navigating her child's addiction. Donna opens up about the profound challenges and emotional turmoil she faced when her son fell into heroin addiction at a young age.
With courage and vulnerability, she recounts how her own recovery journey began not by trying to change her son, but by focusing on herself. Donna's story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and healing. She talks about the pivotal moment when she realised that her son's recovery was his own journey, and she needed to embark on hers.
Through baby steps, she learned to let go of control, found solace in spiritual practices, and embraced her sensitivity as a strength rather than a flaw. Listeners will be moved by Donna's candid reflections on the emotional rollercoaster of loving someone with an addiction. She shares practical advice on setting healthy boundaries and finding support in unexpected places.
Her insights are not just for those directly dealing with addiction, but for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of family relationships affected by addiction. Donna's mission is clear: to provide resources and support for families navigating these difficult waters. Her compassionate approach offers hope and guidance, reminding us all that recovery is a personal journey that can lead to deeper connections and understanding. So, what can we learn from those who have battled addiction?
Tune in to discover how healing without shame can transform lives.