Loving An Addict

Duff and Keirra share how they are doing one year after Emmas passing and add in a few helpful tips they share a few big laughs because laughter this last year has been so very healing and helpful during their grief journey.Learn more of our story and follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lovinganaddict8/Emmas Funeral https://www.youtube.com/live/Ymne4UbuXXY?si=jGBqqOmhfOR0cGdyEmma sings "Oh Holy Night" her last public performance on Christmas Day https://youtu.be/uAJjPhLtioo.Email us at [email protected]. with question or comments

Duff and Keirra talk to Cameron about his experiences with addiction and recovery, sharing personal stories of trauma. Cameron shares what helps him stay clean and also ways he gives back to be able to help others in similar situations. His story of making his life better for him and his family is inspiring, reminding us that change is possible. Learn more of our story and follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lovinganaddict8/Emmas Funeral https://www.youtube.com/live/Ymne4UbuXXY?si=jGBqqOmhfOR0cGdyEmma sings "Oh Holy Night" her last public performance on Christmas Day https://youtu.be/uAJjPhLtioo.Email us at [email protected]. with question or comments

Duff and Keirra talk to Michio Takahashi who is a recovering addict. He viewed pornography at a very young age and in his teens and young adult years used hard drugs. He shares his insight from his experiences and talks to parents about how to help their teens. We love that because of his past he feels like he has the experience and the knowledge to give back to young athletes and help them in their desire to be a better on and off the field/court!Michio's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grind_30/Michio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michio.takahashi.75Learn more of our story and follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lovinganaddict8/Emmas Funeral https://www.youtube.com/live/Ymne4UbuXXY?si=jGBqqOmhfOR0cGdyEmma sings "Oh Holy Night" her last public performance on Christmas Day https://youtu.be/uAJjPhLtioo.Email us at [email protected]. with question or comments

Duff and Keirra talk to Abby about her experiences with addiction and recovery, sharing personal stories of trauma and the importance of supportive environments. They emphasized the need to replace negative coping mechanisms with healthier ones, and the significance of helping others in their journey to overcome addiction. The conversation also touched on the impact of addiction on families and relationships, and the importance of maintaining loving but at times distant relationships with those struggling with addiction.Learn more of our story and follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lovinganaddict8/ Emmas Funeral https://www.youtube.com/live/Ymne4UbuXXY?si=jGBqqOmhfOR0cGdy Emma sings "Oh Holy Night" her last public performance on Christmas Day https://youtu.be/uAJjPhLtioo. Email us at [email protected]. with question or comments

Duff and Keirra talk to Megan Smith who was in treatment with Emma has teenagers. Megan tells her story and talks about what helped her heal and gives advice to teens and parents. She mentions her beautiful business she created to help others heal as well!Megans website: https://www.peachpocketdesigns.comLearn more of our story and follow us on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lovinganaddict8/Emmas Funeralhttps://www.youtube.com/live/Ymne4UbuXXY?si=jGBqqOmhfOR0cGdyEmma sings "Oh Holy Night" her last public performance on Christmas Day https://youtu.be/uAJjPhLtioo.Email us at [email protected]. with question or commentsYouTube version of podcast https://youtu.be/TdlnTZ7dDf0?si=BcV-aVEe3612CcrY

Duff and Keirra talk about some the tender mercies they have experienced since their daughter Emma has passed away and ways they have continued to cope during their great loss. Listen to this emotional episode as they show that if we are listening and alert we will all know that God is aware of our struggles and wants to show us His love my making it obvious that He IS aware of those struggles.Emmas Funeralhttps://www.youtube.com/live/Ymne4UbuXXY?si=jGBqqOmhfOR0cGdyEmma sings "Oh Holy Night" her last public performance on Christmas Day https://youtu.be/uAJjPhLtioo.Learn more of our story and follow us on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lovinganaddict8/Email us at [email protected]. with question or commentsYouTube version of podcast https://youtu.be/TdlnTZ7dDf0?si=BcV-aVEe3612CcrY

Duff and Keirra talk about the difficulties helping someone with mental health issues. Then play a video she recorded a few months before her passing hoping to help others who may struggle like she did.Emma sings "Oh Holy Night" her last public performance on Christmas Day https://youtu.be/uAJjPhLtioo.Learn more of our story and follow us on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lovinganaddict8/Email us at [email protected]. with question or commentsYouTube version of podcast https://youtu.be/TdlnTZ7dDf0?si=BcV-aVEe3612CcrY

In this episode Duff and Keirra talk about spiritual things that have helped them during the loss of their daughter and perspective to help other parents in similar situations. Then they share a video Emma recorded 3 weeks before her passing where she realizes that she is loved by God and that she has worth! It is a heart wrenching video to watch while missing and mourning her. Her voice was so beautiful listen to her sing more here:Emma sings "Oh Holy Night" her last public performance on Christmas Day https://youtu.be/uAJjPhLtiooFollow us on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lovinganaddict8/Email us at [email protected]. with question or comments

We play a video Emma recorded two months before she passed away from an accidental overdose. She talks about what it's like being an addict and a few things that shaped her story. She tells of her drug use and destructive behavior that she dealt with for years. She shares her reason for sharing her story. Keirra shares her thoughts on the video and some more parenting adviceHer YouTube channel with 3 more videos to watch. https://youtube.com/@Emmagdyer?si=L5va6LnpCHC_lMUt.find us on instagram at "lovinganaddict8". https://instagram.com/lovinganaddict8?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==.YouTube version of podcast https://youtu.be/TdlnTZ7dDf0?si=BcV-aVEe3612CcrY

Duff and Keirra talk to Tony Overbay, marriage and family therapist about pornography addictions. Sharing tips on how to talk to your children. Any questions or comments please email [email protected]. Tony's pornography addiction course Pathback Recovery course, and more, sign up for his newsletter through the link at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch (https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch)Their first podcast with Tony Overbay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-challenges-lessons-of-love-and/id1275153998?i=1000617024331YouTube episodeEmma's funeral https://www.youtube.com/live/Ymne4UbuXXY?si=beWb7gOlSpzJQvMl.

Duff and Keirra talk about hard things this episode. They talk a little bit about Emma's last week and their grief. They discuss things to avoid with people who are grieving and things you can do or say to them. They discuss what the brain does during trauma and several awesome coping skills. Their ultimate goal is to bring hope and help to those that are struggling in a similar way. Any questions or comments please email [email protected]. Their first podcast with the fabulous Tony Overbay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-challenges-lessons-of-love-and/id1275153998?i=1000617024331YouTube episodeEmma's funeral https://www.youtube.com/live/Ymne4UbuXXY?si=beWb7gOlSpzJQvMl

In this episode we talked more of Emma's life story and some more parenting tips. We want this podcast to give hope to families who are going through similar trials. Our goal for future podcast is to talk about addiction, grief, mental health, pornography, and to interview experts in these areas, and also other families who would like to share similar stories as well. Our ultimate goal is for families to know that there is always always help, and there’s always always hope!If you have any questions for future episodes or comments, please email. [email protected] Podcast we did with Tony Overbayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-couch/id1275153998?i=1000617024331We quoted Jennifer Finlayson-Fife here is her website which is a great resource to talk to your kids about sex:https://www.finlayson-fife.com/courses?gclid=CjwKCAjwo9unBhBTEiwAipC11-QMg_w9537KeUYOlqw7J0P9XYkvI7Xw11sxuemr4s2wLvf48kVg5xoCvcMQAvD_BwE

In this episode we talked about all the warning signs and clues we missed with our teenage daughter Emma. If you have concerns about your teen this will help you trust your gut. We want this podcast to give hope to families who are going through similar trials. Our goal for future podcast is to talk about addiction, grief, mental health, pornography, and to interview experts in these areas, and also other families who would like to share similar stories as well. Our ultimate goal is for families to know that there is always always help, and there’s always always hope!If you have any questions for future episodes or comments, please email. [email protected] Podcast we did with Tony Overbayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-couch/id1275153998?i=1000617024331

We are Duff and Keirra Dyer. This is our raw and unedited attempt at our first podcast.In this episode we introduce ourselves and start to tell the story of our daughter, Emma who dies from an accidental overdose in March. We want this podcast to give hope to families who are going through similar trials. Our goal for future podcast is to talk about addiction, grief, mental health, pornography, and to interview experts in these areas, and also other families who would like to share similar stories as well. Our ultimate goal is for families to know that there is always always help, and there’s always always hope!If you have any questions for future episodes or comments, please email. [email protected] we did with Tony Overbayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-couch/id1275153998?i=1000617024331