Random Writing of Joseph - September 2018
Random Writing of Joseph - September 2018

Recovering from My Child's Addiction

Shelly Summers shares a letter from her son Joseph, offering a raw look into his struggle with addiction.

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Recovering from My Child's Addiction

Shelly Summers

Has your son or daughter’s addiction impacted you in ways you never dreamed of? When you have a child who has the disease of addiction, you say, do, and feel things you wish you never had to experience. It is a journey you did not ask be on, yet you are. My twenty-two year old son, Joseph, has struggled with addiction since he was prescribed ADHD medication almost ten years ago. Nothing could have prepared me for what he would go through as his addiction evolved. And as his disease progressed, so did my overwhelming fear, anxiety, anger, pain, and helplessness. Just as an addict can work the Narcotic’s Anonymous twelve-step program as a catalyst to change their life, their loved ones have their own twelve-step program. The program is called Nar-Anon. This podcast is my journey through each of the twelve steps. I hope you will take these steps with me if you have also been affected by someone else’s addiction. Together, we will recover. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-childs-addiction/support

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Joseph's Words: A Heartbreaking Glimpse into Addiction

“I found an old pair of shoes under my bed with the original receipt...I'll return these shoes to Kohl's and get at least back in cash to get high before school.”

In this deeply personal episode, Shelly Summers shares a poignant piece of her son Joseph's past. Titled 'Random Writing of Joseph - September 2018', the episode revolves around a letter Joseph wrote about a particularly dark moment in his struggle with addiction. He recounts returning a pair of new shoes his grandmother bought him for work, only to use the money to buy drugs.

This candid letter offers listeners a raw and unfiltered look into the mind of someone battling addiction, revealing the depths of desperation and the painful choices made under its grip. Shelly's narration brings to light not just the struggles faced by addicts, but also the emotional turmoil experienced by their loved ones. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, providing a sobering reminder of the importance of support and understanding.

Dive into Joseph's world and gain a new perspective on the harsh realities of addiction.

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