Erin Barnhart

To Love An Addict.... A Mother's Journey

Erin Barnhart

  • Finding Out.. ||Episode 2

Finding Out.. ||Episode 2

Sunday 3rd April 2022

Erin Barnhart shares the heart-wrenching moment she found out about her son's heroin addiction, highlighting the emotional impact and the need for support.
21 minutes
Raw
Honest
Heartbreaking
Informative
Supportive

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To Love An Addict.... A Mother's Journey
Author:
Erin Barnhart
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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The Day Everything Changed: A Mother's Discovery of Her Son's Addiction

My baby, the kid that I had given birth to, was putting toxins and poisons into his body and not knowing from day to day if he would be alive The Next Day.
Imagine thinking your child is thriving, only to uncover a secret that shatters your world. In this episode of 'Heartstrings and Healing', Erin Barnhart takes us through the heart-wrenching moment she discovered her son was addicted to heroin. Erin opens up about the initial shock and disbelief, revealing how her son's use of pain pills for basketball injuries spiraled into something much darker. She shares the overwhelming guilt she felt, questioning her own role in his addiction.
Erin's raw honesty brings to light the emotional turmoil parents endure when faced with a child's substance abuse. This episode is not just about Erin's story; it's a lifeline for other parents feeling isolated in their struggles. Erin emphasizes the importance of seeking help and connecting with others who understand this painful journey. She candidly discusses the day she decided to stop enabling her son financially, a decision that marked a turning point in their relationship.
Through her tears and resilience, Erin offers a powerful message: you are not alone, and there is hope. Tune in to hear how one mother's painful discovery became a catalyst for change and support within the addiction community.
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