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Laurie's avatar

I will let you know, Caroline. I wish I had known better how to help my brother that struggled with addiction before he passed away 💔😢. I tried to support him as much as I could but have learned so much more since his death

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

This is so hard. My heart goes out to you 🙏🏼

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Laurie's avatar

Thank you , Caroline 💗🙏

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Laurie's avatar

Thank you, Caroline! This is so helpful 💗🙏

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

I’m so grateful that you connected with this. Would love to hear about other topics that you’d like to hear about!

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Woman Rising's avatar

That's so helpful, Caroline! If only that information had been around in our times of struggling....

But, it's out now! I thank you for your passion on this subject, and your determination to help as many struggling people as possible.

You are a blessing to us all

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

I'm so honored that you've stuck around! So grateful that we have the information we have today. Let's keep sharing it!

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Jody Allen's avatar

Great episode! Thank you.

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

Thanks for listening! I'm excited to be bringing more conversations to this community. Would love your thoughts on topics of interest!

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Patricia Grenelle's avatar

Patricia A. Grenelle, PsyD

I just upgraded. I find your recording very informational. I’m an author, writing about Complex PTSD. Would love to connect with you.

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

Thanks so much for the support. I'd love to learn more about you and your work. I'm also digging into C-PTSD as well because I have much to learn!

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Laura L. Smith's avatar

I LOVE that you are having these conversations! What a gift! Thank you for your important work!

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

Thanks, friend. I'm so hopeful that one conversation at a time we can shine a light on the recovery journey for and with families and loved ones.

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Jesse Osmun's avatar

Really good points about rescuing/enabling. I remember someone asking me if their mother could be "forced" to enter rehab. The answer that was uncomfortable for the person to hear from me was "No, You can't force them". I think people get desperate and don't understand that even a using family member still can't be forced to get clean with some tough love. When they are ready, they are ready.

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

It is such a tough conversation to have, but one we need to keep having. How can we support our loved ones?

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