What happens when a child chooses honesty over blame in the face of addiction?

In this touching episode, we explore how raw, heartfelt truth can reopen doors that pain has closed. For anyone navigating the complexities of loving someone in recovery, this story reveals how quiet courage and gentle honesty can shift even the hardest moments.

• Hear how a ten-year-old boy's simple truth reshaped a moment of pain into one of reconnection.
• Discover the quiet power of speaking from love rather than anger—even when the wounds are deep.
• Find hope in the idea that healing doesn’t always come through big actions, but in the tender, honest words we often hesitate to say.

Listen now to experience a moment of truth that just might remind you how love can show up in the smallest, most unexpected ways.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.

How do you support a loved one struggling with addiction—without losing your compassion or your mind?

If your child or family member's substance use has left you hurt, confused, or emotionally drained, this episode offers a lifeline. Learn how recognizing destructive behaviors as symptoms of a chronic illness—not personal betrayals—can shift your perspective and bring healing.

• Discover how to separate the person you love from their addiction without minimizing the pain they've caused.
• Learn to set healthy, loving boundaries using I statements that express compassion while protecting your well-being.
• Gain insight into how even young children are taught to understand addiction's impact—so you too can foster empathy without enabling harmful behavior.

Listen now to gain tools and emotional clarity that can help you support your loved one while staying grounded and hopeful in your own recovery journey.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.

What if the overlooked sibling of an addict becomes the next generation's addict?

If you're a parent navigating the storm of a child's substance use, you may not realize the silent suffering of their brothers and sisters. This episode uncovers how ignoring siblings' trauma not only deepens family wounds but can unknowingly plant the seeds for future addiction.

• Discover the three hidden emotional roles siblings often adopt in families struggling with addiction—and how these shape their future.
• Understand why honest, non-blaming communication can be a powerful healing tool for both the child in recovery and their siblings.
• Learn how setting healthy emotional boundaries empowers families and interrupts the cycle of generational substance abuse.

Listen now to uncover the overlooked truths that could change your family’s healing journey forever.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.

Have you ever wondered what a child might say when they feel invisible in a family consumed by addiction?

When addiction takes center stage in a family, it's easy for other voices—especially those of siblings—to be drowned out. This episode sheds light on the emotional toll that drug use can have on the entire family and how one simple, painful question sparked a path toward healing.

• Discover how a young girl's honest plea became a powerful turning point in her family's recovery journey.
• Learn why staying emotionally present, even in moments of pain, can open the door to healing and connection.
• Feel reassured by a real-life example that shows hope often emerges in the most unexpected and uncomfortable places.

Listen now to uncover a raw and powerful moment that may help you reconnect with the hope you're searching for in your own family's recovery journey.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.

Are your other children silently suffering while all your attention goes to the one struggling with addiction?

When a child is battling substance use, siblings often take on hidden emotional burdens that go unnoticed—leaving them feeling invisible, anxious, or responsible for the chaos at home. This episode unpacks how addiction affects the entire family, especially the children who suffer in silence while trying to hold everything together.

• Discover the three secret roles siblings often adopt—like the "perfect child" or the "family clown"—and what those roles are really hiding.
• Learn to identify subtle warning signs that your other children may be struggling too.
• Gain practical tools to support all your children emotionally and prevent long-term trauma.

Listen now to uncover the emotional reality behind your family dynamic and start supporting every child in your home with empathy and clarity.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.

What happens to the younger siblings when one child in the family is battling addiction

When addiction strikes a family, it's not just the person using substances who suffers—it's the whole family, including the often-overlooked siblings. These children, caught in the chaos, may internalise guilt, withdraw emotionally, or feel invisible. This episode sheds light on how early trauma and lack of communication can set the stage for generational cycles of substance use and emotional pain.

• Discover how children aged 7 to 12 emotionally react when their sibling falls into addiction and how their behaviour may mask deeper wounds.
• Learn why understanding and addressing the trauma in siblings can prevent them from following the same path.
• Hear real stories from expert Jerry Moe about powerful moments of healing and connection in his four-day family program designed to rebuild trust and communication.

Press play to uncover strategies that can bring healing and hope to every member of a family touched by addiction.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.

Are you trying to save your child from addiction so much that it's silently destroying your own wellbeing?

Many parents facing a child's substance abuse believe relentless rescuing is love—but what if it’s a trap that deepens the struggle for both of you? This episode explores the emotional addiction to rescuing, and why learning to let go without giving up may be the hardest—and most important—step you take.

• Understand the hidden cycle of fear, guilt, and social pressure that keeps parents stuck in “rescue mode.”
• Learn practical ways to shift from rescuing to supporting without abandoning your child or your peace.
• Discover the power of loving detachment and how small changes can restore boundaries and hope.

Listen now to learn how to step back from destructive patterns and support your child’s recovery without losing yourself in the process.

This podcast offers general insights and lived experience related to substance abuse disorder, including topics such as heroin addiction, addiction recovery, addiction counselling, and family therapy and addiction. We also explore resources like Al-Anon, Family Drug Support, family of addicts support groups, and strategies on how to support an addict or help with addiction.

Episodes may discuss substance abuse treatment, personal journeys, and tools for healing. However, nothing shared on this podcast should be considered professional advice or a substitute for medical, legal, or psychological care. Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.

Have you ever felt like it's your responsibility to save your child from addiction—only to find yourself breaking in the process?

When a child is facing substance use struggles, many parents fall into the trap of over-functioning, losing themselves in the process of trying to fix something they can’t control. In this deeply personal episode, Karen Hardy shares how shifting from control to compassion—and from burnout to boundaries—changed everything in her relationship with her son.

• Discover the emotional toll of trying to be your child’s savior—and how to reclaim your energy and peace.
• Learn how staying connected without losing yourself can open the door to real healing.
• Hear how Karen’s decision to heal herself became the catalyst for her son’s recovery from heroin.

Press play to hear Karen’s powerful journey and learn how choosing self-healing over control can transform your path—and your child’s.

You can read more about Karen’s story and find strength in her book, I Can’t Do This Anymore, available online now https://a.co/d/dPYNPro