In this powerful episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, Patrick Flanagan shares his raw and honest journey from teenage drinking to battling alcoholism into adulthood. After multiple rehab stays, he achieved sobriety on January 18, 2019.

Patrick opens up about his transition from keeping his addiction private and the difference between being “dry” and genuinely sober.

He also discusses the impact of addiction on his loved ones, particularly his children, and the healing process that followed his surrender to sobriety. Tune in to hear Patrick’s inspiring story of resilience, honesty, and the healing power of recovery.

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Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast! Many of you have asked for more solo episodes, so I’m bringing my Moments with Margaret series from YouTube and weaving them into my lineup alongside incredible guest conversations.

Back in 1996, as a student at Hazelden Betty Ford, I was introduced to the term AFGE – Another F’n Growing Experience. These are the painful, challenging moments in life that, while difficult, offer profound opportunities for growth—if we’re willing to lean in, embrace the discomfort, and work through them.

Today, I’m sharing one of my own AFGEs—one of those tough but transformative life experiences. I hope it resonates with you!

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Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, where we conclude our heartfelt conversation with Jay, a father whose world was forever changed by the loss of his son, Jason, to the disease of addiction.

In this episode, Jay opens up about the challenges of loving someone battling addiction, the profound lessons he’s learned through the journey of grief, and how he’s found healing through the transformative power of grace. This candid and inspiring discussion offers a powerful message of resilience, understanding, and hope for anyone navigating the complex dynamics of addiction and loss.

Join us as we honor Jason’s memory and explore the strength that can emerge from even the deepest heartbreak.

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