Randy L Boyd
Randy L Boyd
: “When One Hurts, We All Hurt: Healing Families Through Addiction”
: “When One Hurts, We All Hurt: Healing Families Through Addiction”
: “When One Hurts, We All Hurt: Healing Families Through Addiction”
Monday 20th October 2025
Explore how addiction impacts families and discover pathways to healing together in this heartfelt episode of 'Healing Courageously.'
30 minutes
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Author:
Randy L Boyd
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Religion & Spirituality
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Addiction impacts the entire family, not just the individual.
- Understanding addiction as a family issue is crucial for healing.
- Identifying unhealthy family roles like fixer or blamer helps in breaking cycles.
- Honest conversations are key to starting the healing process.
- Recovery requires patience, daily action, and often external support.
"When one hurts, the whole family hurts. But when one heals, the family begins to heal too."
In this heartwarming episode of 'Healing Courageously,' Randy and Cathy Boyd tackle the profound impact addiction has on families. They dive into how addiction is not just an individual struggle but a family affliction, affecting every relationship and emotion within the household. The Boyds draw from their personal experiences with addiction and codependency, sharing candid insights into the ripple effects that one person's struggle can have on everyone around them.
Through open and honest conversation, they explore the roles family members often find themselves in—be it the fixer, the blamer, or the peacekeeper—and discuss how these roles can perpetuate unhealthy dynamics. They stress the importance of breaking the cycle through awareness, compassion, and setting healthy boundaries. This episode serves as a reminder that while addiction can be a source of deep pain, healing is possible for everyone involved.
The Boyds share their own journey towards recovery, highlighting the significance of honesty, grace, and the need for external support in rebuilding trust and relationships. They encourage families to embark on their own recovery journeys, emphasizing that healing happens one honest step at a time. So, if your family is weathering the storm of addiction, know that you are not alone and that hope is always within reach.