What? Treatment Isn't a Carwash, 28 Days Then Life Goes on Clean and Sober?What? Treatment Isn't a Carwash, 28 Days Then Life Goes on Clean and Sober?
The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Tom and Barb share their transformative journey through family recovery, offering tools and insights for coping with life's challenges.
20:32•29 May 2021
From Addiction to Recovery: Tom and Barb's Journey
“The family doesn't know who to turn to, what to say, even though they may have a very open relationship with you. And the interesting thing for me is that we've talked about this- is that this is not a simple thing. It's not like you break your arm, you get it set.”
Picture this: you think addiction treatment is like a carwash—28 days and you're clean and sober for life. Tom and Barb quickly learned it's far more complex. In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', hosted by the insightful Margaret Swift Thompson, they open up about their transformative journey through their son's addiction and their own healing process.
Tom and Barb's story is not just about their son, Eric, but about how they found new strategies to cope with life's ups and downs, beyond addiction. As parents, they initially believed they had to manage every relationship around Eric's struggles. But through family recovery, they discovered tools that reshaped their approach to life and business. Tom even integrated these psychological insights into his professional model, finding that the principles of family recovery had broader applications.
If you're curious about the tools they used and how you can apply them to your own life, this episode offers a wealth of practical advice and heartfelt storytelling. It's a candid look at the challenges and triumphs of loving someone with addiction, emphasizing the importance of support, growth, and moving forward.
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