Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Heather Gifts Her Children An Opportunity To Write A New Story Through Family Recovery.
Heather Gifts Her Children An Opportunity To Write A New Story Through Family Recovery.
Heather Gifts Her Children An Opportunity To Write A New Story Through Family Recovery.
Sunday 9th January 2022
Heather and Zoe discuss their family's battle with addiction and the importance of education and support in recovery on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'.
28 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
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Author:
Margaret Swift Thompson
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!A Family's Path to Healing: Heather and Zoe's Story
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What happens when a family decides to face addiction head-on? In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Heather and her daughter Zoe to explore their family's multi-generational battle with addiction. This isn't just a story about struggle; it's a tale of resilience, education, and hope.
Heather shares how participating in the Hazelden Betty Ford Children's Program in 2017 was a pivotal moment for her family, offering a lifeline that allowed them to rewrite their narrative. Zoe, who was just seven and a half at the time, provides her unique perspective on what it was like to grow up in a household shadowed by addiction.
Their conversation reveals the different ways family members perceive and cope with the disease, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues openly with children. If you're a parent or grandparent worried about how addiction affects the younger members of your family, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Heather and Zoe's story is a testament to the power of education and validation in empowering children.
Tune in for an honest, heartfelt discussion that underscores the significance of family support and resources like the Hazelden Betty Ford Children's Program.