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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 54 MIN

The Hidden Impact of Addiction on Families with Amber Hughes

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In this episode, I’m joined by Amber Hughes for a powerful conversation about addiction, homelessness, grief, and the impact all of it has on families.Amber shares the story of her sister Hannah, who experienced addiction and homelessness before passing away in 2017. We talk about the chaos and heartbreak of loving someone through addiction, the stigma that still surrounds homelessness, and how these struggles affect the whole family, not just the person at the centre of it.Amber also shares how she has turned that pain into purpose through Amber Lights in Oxford, raising awareness, supporting local charities, and helping children understand homelessness with more compassion and humanity.A raw, honest and deeply human conversation.Links:https://www.instagram.com/amberlightsinoxfordhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-hughes-bem-1a888b38a/https://amberlightsinoxford.com/https://www.gofundme.com/f/Publish-our-book-on-homeless-education-forchildren Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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