How Faith Holds You When Addiction Breaks Your Family

In this powerful episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno sits down with Char Cole for an honest and moving conversation about addiction, loss, and hope. Char shares her family's journey through the pain of losing a child to addiction and the challenges of supporting another son through his own struggles with substance abuse. Together, they discuss the realities of recovery, the importance of community, and the role of faith in healing. Char opens up about the impact of grief, the therapeutic value of finding purpose, and how her relationship with God has sustained her through unimaginable hardship. Reno and Char also talk about the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and supporting others who are walking similar paths.

Read: Take time to read James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you."
Reflect: Consider how God meets us in our deepest pain and how faith can provide strength and comfort in the darkest times.
Respond: Pray, "God, help me to trust You in my struggles and to find hope and healing in Your presence. Give me the courage to be honest with myself and others, and to support those who are hurting."
Reveal: Reach out to someone who may be struggling with addiction or grief. Share your story or simply offer a listening ear, demonstrating the love and compassion that God has shown you.

Keywords: addiction recovery, faith and sobriety, grief and healing, family and addiction, Christian recovery, Reno Collier, Char Cole, overcoming loss, support for parents, honest conversations, hope after loss, sobriety journey, mental health, spiritual growth, Alive & Sober