Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Growing up with Addiction
Growing up with Addiction
Growing up with Addiction
Monday 23rd March 2015
Harry Josephson discusses his decade-long journey through his son's addiction, sharing insights on support, education, and recovery on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!A Father's Ten-Year Journey Through His Son's Addiction
I literally learned that I had to envision my life without my son, because there were some very real fears that he may not survive.
Imagine the heartache of watching your child spiral into addiction. In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', Mary Woods sits down with Harry Josephson, a father who spent a decade navigating his son's substance use disorder. Harry's story begins when his son started using drugs and alcohol at just 14 and follows the tumultuous path to his son's eventual sobriety at 24.
Through candid conversation, Harry shares the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with addiction within the family, from the initial denial and isolation to finding solace in support groups like Nar-Anon and Al-Anon. He discusses the warning signs he missed, the strain on family relationships, and the crucial role of education in understanding both mental illness and substance abuse. Harry's journey underscores the importance of detachment, personal responsibility, and acceptance in the recovery process.
This episode offers a raw yet hopeful look at the power of community and education in overcoming addiction.