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.