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Ordinary Courage with Vanisha Breault
Vanisha Breault shares her personal journey of supporting her son through addiction and mental health struggles in 'My Beautiful Boy'.
1:10:29•10 Feb 2021
My Beautiful Boy: A Mother's Battle with Addiction and Mental Health
“I almost feel like I'm on one of those runs. And so I just really, I just really realized that you know venetia, you are, you know, you have your little pity party have your, and some of it's legit, like, don't get me wrong, some of it is legit, but at the same time I I'm in it, I'm in it and there's no getting out of it, and there doesn't.”
Vanisha Breault takes a solo turn in this heartfelt episode of 'Ordinary Courage', where she opens up about her youngest son Gabriel's struggles with addiction and mental health. 'My Beautiful Boy' isn't just a story of a mother's love; it's a raw, honest look at the daily fight to support a child battling inner demons.
Recorded outside the studio, Vanisha's candid reflections might have a few sound glitches, but the message is crystal clear: the importance of staying in the fight, no matter how tough it gets. Vanisha shares personal anecdotes and practical advice for families facing similar challenges, emphasizing compassion and the necessity of self-care. She also highlights the work of the Terminator Foundation, which uses triathlon training to help young people overcome addiction and mental health issues.
This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that courage often means taking each day as it comes.
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