Erin Barnhart
Erin Barnhart
Feeling Ashamed || Episode 5
Feeling Ashamed || Episode 5
Feeling Ashamed || Episode 5
Wednesday 1st June 2022
Erin Barnhart discusses overcoming shame and stigma in her son's addiction journey, offering hope and support for affected families.
17 minutes
Hopeful
Empowering
Informative
Raw
Engaging
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Erin Barnhart
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Shame and Redemption: A Mother's Story of Her Son's Addiction
Being ashamed of your child was probably one of the first things I had to learn to deal with and how to learn to love him for where he was and what he was doing.
Erin Barnhart takes listeners on a heartfelt journey in this episode of 'To Love An Addict, A Mother's Journey'. When Erin first discovered her son's heroin addiction, she was overwhelmed with shame. She opens up about her initial judgmental attitude towards addiction and how her lack of understanding only deepened her feelings of guilt. Erin's candid storytelling sheds light on the stigma that often surrounds addiction, making it harder for families to seek help and support.
She talks about the isolating experience of trying to hide her son's addiction from the world, and the toll it took on her mental health. But Erin's story isn't just about the pain; it's also about finding hope and learning to love her son despite his struggles. She emphasizes the importance of breaking the cycle of shame and reaching out for support.
This episode is a raw and honest account of the challenges faced by parents of addicted children, but it also offers a message of hope and resilience. It's a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction or seeking to understand the emotional turmoil that comes with it.