Parents suffering from addiction. Children taken away. How parents can find recovery and navigate the system to get their children back.

Parents suffering from addiction. Children taken away. How parents can find recovery and navigate the system to get their children back.

Imagine the heartbreak of losing your children due to addiction. In this episode of Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore sits down with Linda May Wacker and Jamie Welch from Parents Anonymous of Oregon to discuss the uphill battle parents face when trying to reunite with their children after a substance use disorder. Linda and Jamie share poignant stories about the barriers parents encounter, from navigating the complex child welfare system to overcoming feelings of shame and isolation.

They highlight how Parents Anonymous provides crucial support through peer mentorship and family-based treatment programs, emphasizing the importance of culturally competent care. This episode sheds light on the systemic challenges and offers practical advice for parents striving to get their lives back on track. Linda and Jamie also talk about the significance of building evidence-based recovery programs and using data to secure funding, ensuring that these essential services can continue to help families heal.

For anyone touched by addiction, whether directly or through a loved one, this conversation is both enlightening and heartening. It underscores the power of community and support in overcoming addiction and reuniting families.