002 Addiction – It's Personal with Jeff Jones

Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery · Aug 15, 2018 · 18m

Addiction – It's Personal

In this episode, Jeff discusses:

· Why he is doing what he is doing

· Stories of his grandfather's addiction trickling down to his mother's trauma/coping and then realizing his own

· The 4 recurring themes: Positive Regard, Secrets, The Gift is the Wound/The Wound is the Gift, & Curiosity

· These themes will impact the questions and conversations in the podcast

Key Takeaways:

· Addiction may not seem chaotic, but will always have an impact

· The impact from addiction manifests as different strategies or survival roles in the family

· Each role is a strategy to cope…