Surviving Alex: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction – 414

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🗓️ 8 August 2024

⏱️ 73 minutes

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I had the privilege of speaking with Pat R., the author of the heartfelt and powerful book “Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction.” This story may resonate with you if you are grappling with the complex combination of mental illness and addiction. A Mother's Heartfelt Journey Pat's journey began with her...

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0:00.0	Pat's son,
0:02.0	Alex, struggled with both mental illness and addiction.
0:04.9	He did not survive his illnesses, but Pat did.
0:08.8	What is her story and what feelings
0:10.9	has she identified in our current approach to treatment.
0:14.8	Welcome to episode 414 of the recovery show.
0:18.5	This episode is brought to you by Lisa, Barbara, Ted, Jennifer, Shera, Carrie, and Jaime.
0:24.8	They use the donation button on our website.
0:27.4	Thank you, Lisa, Barbara, Ted, Jennifer, Shera,
0:30.8	Carrie, and Jaime, Jaime for your generous country.
0:35.0	Okay, thank you, Lisa, Barbara, Ted, Jennifer, Shera, Carrie, and Jaime for your generous contributions. This episode is for you.
0:45.8	We are friends and family members of alcoholics and addicts who have found a path to serenity and happiness.
0:51.4	We who live or have lived with a seemingly
0:53.4	helpless problem of addiction understand as perhaps few others can. So much
0:58.4	depends on our own attitudes and we believe that changed attitudes can aid
1:01.7	recovery.
1:03.0	Before we begin, we would like to state that in this show we represent ourselves rather
1:08.9	than any 12-step program.
1:11.8	During this show, we will share our own experiences. The opinions
1:15.9	expressed here are strictly those of the person who gave them. Take what you
1:20.7	like and leave the rest. We hope that you will find something in our sharing that speaks to your life.
1:27.0	My name is Spencer and I will be your host today. Joining me today is Pat. Welcome to the recovery show Pat.
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