Listen "Episode 21: Overcoming Addictions With a Courageous Relationship (Guest: Patrick Thomson - Courageous Relationships)"
Episode Synopsis
Becoming a father changed my life. From the moment I held my eldest son, to the most recent memory of announcing that my wife and I had a daughter, becoming a parent has been one of the most rewarding, and punishing things of my existence (I say that lovingly of course).
I can't imagine what I'd do, or how I felt if I lost one of my kids. It'd break me. I don't know how I'd cope with it, process it, or even overcome it...
Patrick Thomson had to do that. He didn't lose one of his sons to death, but he lost his son, Liam, to something close to it; addiction. Patrick, along with his wife, Andrea, were steadily losing their middle son to the power and influence of addictions and they weren't sure how they were going to make out at the end of it. But you know what? They decided to be courageous and literally love their son THROUGH hell no matter what happened next.
From Liam moving out of their home at a young age, being threatened by a gang to pay off Liam's debt, to finally experiencing reconciliation and healing with their son (and his victory over addiction), they have been through it ALL. And guess what? They're not done there either!
They have launched an incredible program called Courageous Relationships (www.courageousrelationships.com) based on their experience, and victory, with not only helping their son overcome his addictions, but miraculously keeping their relationship with him in tact.
This is a story you have to listen to. This is a story you need to take into account.
Enjoy, and pay attention.
I can't imagine what I'd do, or how I felt if I lost one of my kids. It'd break me. I don't know how I'd cope with it, process it, or even overcome it...
Patrick Thomson had to do that. He didn't lose one of his sons to death, but he lost his son, Liam, to something close to it; addiction. Patrick, along with his wife, Andrea, were steadily losing their middle son to the power and influence of addictions and they weren't sure how they were going to make out at the end of it. But you know what? They decided to be courageous and literally love their son THROUGH hell no matter what happened next.
From Liam moving out of their home at a young age, being threatened by a gang to pay off Liam's debt, to finally experiencing reconciliation and healing with their son (and his victory over addiction), they have been through it ALL. And guess what? They're not done there either!
They have launched an incredible program called Courageous Relationships (www.courageousrelationships.com) based on their experience, and victory, with not only helping their son overcome his addictions, but miraculously keeping their relationship with him in tact.
This is a story you have to listen to. This is a story you need to take into account.
Enjoy, and pay attention.
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