Are your other children silently suffering while all your attention goes to the one struggling with addiction?

When a child is battling substance use, siblings often take on hidden emotional burdens that go unnoticed—leaving them feeling invisible, anxious, or responsible for the chaos at home. This episode unpacks how addiction affects the entire family, especially the children who suffer in silence while trying to hold everything together.

• Discover the three secret roles siblings often adopt—like the "perfect child" or the "family clown"—and what those roles are really hiding.
• Learn to identify subtle warning signs that your other children may be struggling too.
• Gain practical tools to support all your children emotionally and prevent long-term trauma.

Listen now to uncover the emotional reality behind your family dynamic and start supporting every child in your home with empathy and clarity.

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.

What happens to the younger siblings when one child in the family is battling addiction

When addiction strikes a family, it's not just the person using substances who suffers—it's the whole family, including the often-overlooked siblings. These children, caught in the chaos, may internalise guilt, withdraw emotionally, or feel invisible. This episode sheds light on how early trauma and lack of communication can set the stage for generational cycles of substance use and emotional pain.

• Discover how children aged 7 to 12 emotionally react when their sibling falls into addiction and how their behaviour may mask deeper wounds.
• Learn why understanding and addressing the trauma in siblings can prevent them from following the same path.
• Hear real stories from expert Jerry Moe about powerful moments of healing and connection in his four-day family program designed to rebuild trust and communication.

Press play to uncover strategies that can bring healing and hope to every member of a family touched by addiction.

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.

Are you trying to save your child from addiction so much that it's silently destroying your own wellbeing?

Many parents facing a child's substance abuse believe relentless rescuing is love—but what if it’s a trap that deepens the struggle for both of you? This episode explores the emotional addiction to rescuing, and why learning to let go without giving up may be the hardest—and most important—step you take.

• Understand the hidden cycle of fear, guilt, and social pressure that keeps parents stuck in “rescue mode.”
• Learn practical ways to shift from rescuing to supporting without abandoning your child or your peace.
• Discover the power of loving detachment and how small changes can restore boundaries and hope.

Listen now to learn how to step back from destructive patterns and support your child’s recovery without losing yourself in the process.

This podcast offers general insights and lived experience related to substance abuse disorder, including topics such as heroin addiction, addiction recovery, addiction counselling, and family therapy and addiction. We also explore resources like Al-Anon, Family Drug Support, family of addicts support groups, and strategies on how to support an addict or help with addiction.

Episodes may discuss substance abuse treatment, personal journeys, and tools for healing. However, nothing shared on this podcast should be considered professional advice or a substitute for medical, legal, or psychological care. 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.