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Finding Hope Podcast: Parallel Feelings
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Finding Hope Team
In this episode, Finding Hope Coordinator Darcie Stephens dives into one of our favorite lessons from Finding Hope: Parallel Feelings.
After hearing testimony after testimony from people in addiction recovery and from loved ones, we began to notice something surprising: both groups often experience many of the same emotions, but respond to them in very different ways.
In this episode, we unpack the parallel feelings and traits of those who love someone struggling with substances and those who are battling addiction themselves. As we name the similarities, we discover that awareness isn’t meant to bring shame — it gives us the opportunity to pause, extend grace, and choose healthier patterns. Understanding these parallels can soften hearts, break cycles, and move us one step closer to healing for everyone involved.
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