EP 81: When Your Child Wants to Go Back to a Dangerous Relationship: A Parent’s Story of Fear and Hope in Addiction 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 do you do when your child wants to return to a relationship that nearly destroyed them?If you're a parent navigating the storm of addiction recovery, you're likely familiar with the fear that resurfaces when your child makes risky choices. This episode dives into a heart-wrenching scenario that many parents face—how to respond when your child wants to go back to a dangerous partner. Through a powerful role play based on a real-life event, you'll gain insight into the emotional turmoil and learn a new path forward that builds connection instead of conflict.Discover why trying to control your child often backfires and what to do instead.Learn how expressing love and offering choice can lead to surprising breakthroughs.Hear the hopeful outcome of a parent who chose connection over control—and how it changed everything.Press play now to hear a raw, honest conversation that just might shift the way you support your child in recovery.🌱 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