EP 44: From Childhood Grooming to Substance Abuse Disorder: Jo Summers' Story of Addiction and Recovery

NEW Announcement: Australian Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King & Wendy Brewer. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com (Australia Only)What if the first signs of addiction start with emotional neglect and go unnoticed until it's too late?Today’s parents face a hidden challenge—understanding how emotional disconnection and modern grooming tactics can lead children down the path of early substance use. If you’re striving to protect your child and keep your family strong, this episode offers insights from someone who's lived that journey.Hear Jo Summers’ powerful story of addiction beginning at age 11 and how connection could have changed everything.Learn the subtle warning signs of grooming and manipulation that most parents miss until it's too late.Discover practical ways to foster meaningful connection with your children that build trust and resilience—before problems escalate.Listen now to learn how to spot the early signs of disconnection and start building a safer, stronger relationship with your child today.🌱 Family Hope Support — Special Offer for Podcast Listeners (Australia Only)Loving someone with a drug or alcohol problem can feel exhausting — the worry, the guilt, the fear, the sleepless nights. It wears you down.At Family Hope Support, Wendy Brewer and Paul King offer combined one-to-one support sessions grounded in counselling insight and lived experience. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. 🎉: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session — use code FAMILYHOPE at checkout.👉 Claim your discount at familyhopesupport.com and start feeling less alone. You don’t have to do this by yourself💛 Support the Podcast (Worldwide)If our podcast has helped you feel a little less alone, you can now support our work through Ko-fi. Your contribution helps us keep creating this show and reach more families who need hope and guidance.👉 https://ko-fi.com/familyhopesupport 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paulking859763.substack.com