Lacie Baker
Lacie Baker
The Light House
The Light House
The Light House
Tuesday 6th October 2020
In 'The Light House', Lacie Baker shares her emotional journey of navigating addiction treatment for her mother. A story of hope and resilience.
23 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Lacie Baker
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!The Light House: A Daughter's Journey Through Addiction Treatment
That is addiction if you are drinking conditioner. And she goes: oh okay, are you like allergic or anything?
Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the choppy waters of addiction treatment for a loved one? In this heartfelt episode of 'My Mom, the Alcoholic', Lacie Baker opens up about her mother's first rock bottom and the difficult path to finding treatment. Lacie, drawing from her own experience as a nurse, recognized the signs of her mother's addiction but faced the daunting task of convincing her to seek help.
The episode takes you through the emotional rollercoaster of sending her mother to a strict rehab facility, where no alcohol or alcohol-containing items were allowed. Lacie's struggle didn't end there; she had to deal with her mother's anger and the heartache of not being able to visit or bring her anything. Despite these challenges, Lacie's story is one of hope and resilience.
She shares a powerful message for anyone grappling with addiction in their family: 'Just don't give up, because I tell you what, I wanted to give up so bad that day when I couldn't get any help.' This episode is a raw and real account of the highs and lows of addiction treatment, offering a lifeline to those who feel alone in their journey.