When Addiction Lives at Home: How Do You Survive It? | Interview with Sean Mabee | 10KQ Podcast Ep.6

When addiction lives in your home, everyone feels it. In this candid conversation, host Val O’Brien sits down with longtime friend Sean to unpack what it was like growing up with a sibling battling addiction—and how God met him in the middle of fear, resentment, and uncertainty.They talk practical steps for students living with an addicted parent/sibling, why secrecy keeps families stuck, and the slow, real hope of recovery.What you’ll hear:- How to talk about what’s happening at home (and who to tell)- Healthy boundaries vs. “help” that unintentionally harms- Dealing with anger, resentment, and the “hero/fixer” identity- Prayer when you can’t control the outcome- A rare story of long-term sobriety—and what changed- Encouragement for students who feel unseenChapters:00:00 – Intro01:21 – Meet Sean03:10 – Growing Up at Home05:35 – When Addiction Began08:49 – Family Impact11:06 – Resentment & Pressure13:35 – Wrestling with Faith17:12 – Why Secrets Hurt19:24 – Her Turning Point21:50 – What God Taught Me26:32 – Advice for Students30:41 – If You Feel Powerless34:37 – Closing PrayerResources & Links:Learn more about Aspen Ministry: https://aspenministry.org/Learn more about the 10,000 Questions project: ask10KQ.orgSubscribe for more student-driven conversations about faith and real life.Comment your question for our next Q&A.Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement.