Alisha shares her personal story of being married to a drug addict and the challenges she faced. She discusses the stigma and judgment surrounding addiction and the importance of supporting family members in their own recovery. Alisha emphasizes the need to find a support group and not isolate oneself. She also highlights the importance of surrendering control and finding hope in the midst of the struggle. Alisha's story offers hope and encouragement to others going through similar experiences. The conversation explores the stages of recovery and the impact of addiction on relationships. It emphasizes the importance of not getting discouraged by relapses and highlights the growth and learning that can occur during the recovery process. The guests share their personal experiences and discuss the role of surrender, faith, and support in their journey. They also touch on the collateral beauty that can emerge from addiction, such as deepening their relationship with God and finding a new sense of purpose.

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Resources:

BOOK: The Complete Family Guide to Addiction. Everything You Need to Know Now to Help Your Loved One and Yourself.

Nar-Anon Family Groups – Find a Meeting: https://www.nar-anon.org/find-a-meeting

Al-Anon Family Groups – Find a Meeting: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/

The Wheelhouse, Deer Park, TX: https://www.thewheelhouse.org/

Alisha Melton's contact info:

www.har.com/alishamelton

832-414-2760

www.Facebook.com/alishameltonrealtor