Mothering in the Age of Opioid Addiction: Author, A House on Stilts, Paula Becker

ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this emotional, eye-opening episode, author Paula Becker shares about the process of writing a memoir and book that is so intensely personal. A House on Stilts is her memoir depicting life with her son Hunter, who battled an addiction to opioids, and who ultimately lost his battle in a tragic, non-drug-related accident. Paula bravely shares:

• the process of writing a book so personal and filled with bad memories and what made her decide to publish it
• how addiction doesn't define a person and didn't define Hunter
• why she's rejected the idea of enabling
• how her other children fared during Hunter's years in addiction
• the importance of compassion for families dealing with substance use disorder and 
• things she might do differently if it was possible to rewind time

If you know a family going through this crisis please take an hour to listen and then read the book which will provide you with shocking insight about what it's like to have your child snatched by drugs or alcohol. A House on Stilts is honestly is the first material I've read that accurately portrays the devastation, fear, and helplessness a parent feels when their child is trapped in addiction. 

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Paula Becker, www.paulabeckernow.org
• A House on Stilts book

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