In this episode of Kids of Overdose, Dina from California shares her harrowing story of growing up with addicted parents and the impact it had on her family. Dina discusses the struggle of dealing with an absent father and a neglectful mother, the difficult decisions she had to make, and how she ultimately broke the cycle of addiction in her family. She touches on the themes of resilience, generational trauma, and the often-overlooked hardships faced by the families of addicts. If you or someone you know has a similar story, watch this episode for a deep, personal account and a new perspective on dealing with addiction in the family.

00:00 Introduction: Celebrating the Family, Not the Addict

01:06 Welcome to Kids of Overdose: Dina's Story

02:12 Dina's Childhood: Absent Father and Addicted Mother

06:10 Teen Pregnancy and Breaking the Cycle

07:03 Caring for Addicted Parents: A Lifelong Struggle

07:31 Final Confrontation and Moving On

15:37 Reflections on Addiction and Family

32:33 Conclusion: A New Perspective on Addiction

Music by Clavier Clavier from Pixabay. Cover Image by Dorota Kudyba from Pixabay