When Addiction Steals Your Dad with Victoria
Aug 24, 2026
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Victoria joins the Addiction Recovery Podcast as a listener turned guest to share the lasting impact of growing up with a father in addiction. From cocaine to prescription opioids during the opioid epidemic, she witnessed how addiction can disrupt safety, relationships, finances, and an entire family.
We talk about the stigma and secrecy that often surround addiction—and how staying silent can leave families carrying trauma for years. Victoria also shares a powerful perspective on forgiveness: remembering the harm while still having compassion for the person behind the addiction.
A personal setback later triggered a deeper emotional spiral tied to abandonment and self-worth, showing how unresolved childhood trauma can surface unexpectedly. The conversation explores how therapy, 12-step programs, community, and honest conversations can help turn those triggers into opportunities for healing.
The message is simple: family recovery matters too. You don't have to suffer in silence. Reaching out, finding community, and breaking the cycle of isolation can be the beginning of healing.
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