Brent Bryant
Brent Bryant
The Melting Pot Episode 17
The Melting Pot Episode 17
The Melting Pot Episode 17
Thursday 7th April 2022
Listen to Suzi Williams discuss her journey through her son's addiction and recovery in 'The Melting Pot'. Discover hope and resilience in the face of addiction.
31 minutes
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Brent Bryant
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Suzi's Story: Navigating a Son's Addiction and Recovery
Learning about addiction, yeah, and learning about addiction and trauma and genetics. But to them, if they don't reach out and there's something there a back and forth with their parents, that can lead to a lot of different things...
Parenting is tough enough, but when addiction enters the picture, it can feel like an impossible mountain to climb. In this episode of 'The Melting Pot', Brent Bryant sits down with Suzi Williams, a mother who knows this struggle all too well. Suzi opens up about her journey supporting her son through his battle with addiction and the rocky road to recovery.
Despite her background as a nurse in the addiction field, Suzi found herself feeling helpless and overwhelmed when addiction hit home. She shares how she learned to step back, allowing her son to take charge of his own recovery while resisting the urge to enable his behavior. The conversation touches on the crucial role of continued treatment, including intensive outpatient programs and coaching, emphasizing that recovery is an ongoing process.
Suzi also highlights the importance of family and friends in this journey, offering advice on how to support loved ones without being consumed by their addiction. Her story is a powerful reminder that hope and resilience are essential, even in the darkest times. Tune in to hear Suzi's heartfelt account of navigating her son's addiction and finding light on the other side.