What happens when your child follows you down the dark path of addiction? In this raw and profoundly honest episode of Seeds of Recovery, host Gerald Lott shares the most challenging journey of his life: supporting his daughter through her battle with addiction and mental illness.
With over 17 years in his own recovery, Gerald speaks directly to the parents and loved ones who know the unique pain of watching someone they love self-destruct. He explores the exhausting cycle of hope and despair, the crushing weight of guilt, and the difficult moments when loving someone means letting go of the need to save them. This episode confronts the heart-wrenching reality that a parent's love can sometimes enable the very behavior they want to stop.
This is not a story with easy answers. It's a candid look into the emotional toll addiction takes on a family, the anger and resentment that can build, and the enduring hope that one day, the person you remember will find their way back. If you are struggling to support a loved one, know that you are not alone in this fight.
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