Parents
Parents
MY SECRETS
MY SECRETS
MY SECRETS
Friday 25th July 2025
Explore the impact of addiction on families, the power of support groups, and the journey of overcoming stigma in parenting children with substance use disorders.
61 minutes
challenging
hopeful
grateful
informative
supportive
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Addiction affects entire families, not just individuals.
- Support groups provide vital connection and understanding.
- Sharing experiences can help combat stigma and shame.
- Hope and empowerment arise from connecting with others.
- Parenting through addiction requires resilience and support.
Hope seems like such a commodity that you'll never find, but when you can start to connect with people that are struggling or have struggled as you have.
In this poignant episode of the Parent Support Group podcast, the discussion centers around the pervasive impact of addiction on families and the crucial role that support networks play in navigating these challenges. Addiction is often misunderstood as a solitary affliction, but the reality is that it's a family disease, entangling every member in its complex web.
The parents in this episode candidly share their struggles, fears, and hopes as they manage the challenges of raising children with substance use disorders and other mental health conditions. Joe Emick, a therapist from Caron Treatment Centers, joins the conversation, offering insights into the therapeutic process and the importance of breaking the silence surrounding addiction. The parents discuss the immense burden of shame and guilt that secrecy can impose, hindering not only their children's recovery but also their own well-being.
By participating in parent support groups, they find solace and a sense of community, which empowers them to speak openly and truthfully about their experiences. The episode highlights stories of resilience, where parents recount their journeys from feeling lost and alone to finding hope and empowerment through shared experiences. One parent speaks of the transformative power of connecting with others who understand the depth of pain and the challenges faced, likening hope to a rare commodity that emerges through these connections.
The conversation also touches on the misconceptions and stigmas surrounding addiction, emphasizing the need for families to seek help and support without judgment. The hosts remind listeners that while they are not professionals, their lived experiences offer valuable insights and encouragement to those facing similar struggles. Ultimately, the episode serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating that while the journey through addiction is fraught with difficulties, it is also filled with opportunities for growth, healing, and profound connection.