Deborah Lions

Diving into the Honesty Box

Deborah Lions

  • My rant day Help needed for us who live with an addict.

My rant day Help needed for us who live with an addict.

Monday 22nd November 2021

Deborah Lions opens up about the struggles of living with an addict and the lack of government support in this heartfelt episode. Tune in for an honest discussion.
30 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Honest
Raw
Supportive

About this podcast

Diving into the Honesty Box
Author:
Deborah Lions
Overview:
Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Relationships & Community
Sobriety Toolkit
Parenting & Children
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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When Support Falls Short: Deborah Lions' Raw Take on Living with an Addict

Let's not just feed their addiction by giving them more money through centrelink and through payments, but let's address their issues and help them to build lifestyles again where they can have healthy relationships, where they can hold down a job, where they can contribute to society.
Imagine the frustration of battling addiction in your family for over a decade, only to find that the support systems you need are practically non-existent. In this candid episode of 'Diving into the Honesty Box', Deborah Lions opens up about her exhausting journey living with her son, who has struggled with addiction for 12 long years. Recently released from jail and still dependent on methadone, he faces a grim reality: a lack of accessible mental health care and detox facilities.
Deborah’s raw honesty about the endless waiting lists and the absence of government-backed detox programs paints a stark picture of the struggles many families endure. Deborah doesn't hold back as she vents her frustrations, shedding light on how addiction is often treated more like a criminal offense than a medical condition. She argues passionately for the need to address the root causes of addiction and to provide real, tangible support for those affected.
This episode is a heartfelt plea for better resources and a call to treat addiction with the seriousness it deserves. Through her story, Deborah showcases not just her own resilience but also the perseverance required to support a loved one through such a challenging journey. Her experiences serve as a powerful reminder that behind every addict is a family grappling with their own set of battles.
If you’re navigating similar waters, this episode will resonate deeply and perhaps offer a glimmer of solidarity. Tune in to hear Deborah's unfiltered take on the urgent need for change in how we support addicts and their families. It’s a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, seeking both understanding and advocacy.
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