Family Week in Rehab: A Raw Look at Healing and Heartache
The Third Week is The Most Difficult Week in rehab because it's also family week.
Ever heard of Family Week in rehab? It's often dubbed 'Hell Week', and for good reason. In this episode of 'Recovery Road', Jareth Rosman dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster that is Family Week. This isn't just another week in rehab; it's the week where the rubber meets the road. Counselors bring in immediate family members, asking them to write raw, honest letters about how their loved one's addiction has affected them.
These letters are designed to be brutally honest, laying bare all the pain, frustration, and disappointment caused by addiction. Jareth doesn't hold back as he shares excerpts from the letters he received, offering a window into the intense emotions that surface during this pivotal week. He reflects on how facing these truths head-on was a crucial step in his journey towards mental clarity and sobriety.
Jareth also touches on the importance of the daily feedback sessions that helped him process these emotions and stay on track. As Graduation Week looms, he contemplates his future and whether he'll ever drink again, providing listeners with an unfiltered look at the challenges and triumphs of recovery. If you or someone you care about is grappling with addiction, this episode offers a raw, unvarnished look at the impact of addiction on families and the hard path to healing.