As a mother, one of my worst fears is my children having to experience my partner high. Millions of children have parents who have substance abuse disorder, and it’s heartbreaking to think that they experience addiction every day. Today we talk to Al whose dad was addicted to crack cocaine and unfortunately died from the disease of addiction. Al shares stories from his childhood and reflects on how that has shaped who is today. He talks about the confusion and disappointment, but also the love he felt from his dad. We appreciate Al opening up to us about his life, the pain of losing his dad, and how his views on addiction have evolved. Topics also discussed: Recovery Relapse Lying Mental health Relationships Addiction Therapy Self-care Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @boyproblemspod Additional Resources: Co-Dependents Anonymous: coda.org/ Al-Anon: al-anon.org/ Nar-Anon: www.nar-anon.org/ National Helpline: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Treatment Locator: findtreatment.samhsa.gov/