Tim Is Breaking Cycles Within His Family

For Tim, reconnecting with his family has been one of the greatest blessings of his recovery.

Tim's grown closer to both his daughter and his grandmother, mending relationships and breaking a cycle of fatherlessness that’s been in his family for generations.

Tim has also has grown to forgive family members who have stigmatized him for his substance use disorder (SUD) in the past, while recognizing the importance of maintaining boundaries: “I can still love you from a distance and support you.” Recovery has helped Tim to live the quiet, happy life he's hoped for.

If you're looking for resources on how best to support a family member with substance use disorder (SUD), check out: samhsa.gov/families