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Henry's Uncle: A podcast about Addiction and Recovery
What's it like living with a sibling going through active addiction? Often times, parents are preoccupied with helping their addicted son or daughter get into treatment, find a facility, and monitor their ongoing care. But what about the other brothers and sisters? They tend to be forgotten in the shuffle even though they are witnessing everything right in front of them. In this episode, Matt Percin talks about living with two brothers who go through active addiction, losing a brother in the Yarnell wildfire, and what he's doing for his brother in recovery.
35:00•10 Dec 2019
Sibling Struggles: Matt Percin on Addiction, Loss, and Hope
“A person suffering from a substance use disorder is not just a person, it's everyone around them, and you know, people need to remember that because everyone's going through something.”
What happens when addiction hits close to home? In this heartfelt episode of 'Henry's Uncle', Matt Percin opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of living with two brothers battling active addiction. While parents often focus on getting their addicted child into treatment, siblings can feel overlooked and left to navigate their own complex emotions. Matt shares his poignant story of losing one brother in the devastating Yarnell wildfire and the ongoing journey of supporting his other brother through recovery.
He delves into the often-ignored sibling perspective, revealing how his understanding of addiction evolved as he witnessed it firsthand. Matt emphasizes the significance of harm reduction and recognizing addiction as a family disease. His story is a testament to the resilience and hope that can be found even in the darkest times. This episode is essential listening for anyone who has a loved one grappling with addiction and seeks insight into the sibling experience.
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