Addiction Uncovered

Parents of Children with Addiction: What No One Talks About

Addiction Uncovered

Show Notes

Addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling — it reshapes entire families.

In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, Maraleigh Lewandowski shares her experience as both a therapist and a mother navigating her son’s addiction. She opens up about fear, shame, broken trust, boundaries, and the isolation parents often feel when no one truly understands what they’re going through.

A must-watch episode for parents, caregivers, and families affected by addiction.

References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Maraleigh Lewandowski – Therapist & Parent Advocate 📧 Contact: [email protected]

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:55 – The Start of Addiction 00:09:42 – Navigating Hard Feelings 00:11:59 – Setting Boundaries 00:18:20 – Advice for Parents 00:24:42 – “It’s Never Hopeless”

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