Homelessness, addiction & the power of connection (with Kevin F. Adler)
About the Episode
Ever wondered about the stories behind the people you pass on the street experiencing homelessness? The reality can hit close to home, especially when a loved one is grappling with addiction, mental health struggles, or the risk of losing housing.
Discover how the often hidden narratives of those facing homelessness and how the strength of relationships and reconnection can pave the way to recovery and stable housing.
Guest: Kevin F. Adler, author of When We Walk By, and founder and CEO of Miracle Messages
This episode may help you:
Understand how using person-first language can shift perspectives and reduce the stigma around addiction
Recognize the barriers—societal, health, and systemic—that make finding housing so tough
Find ways to strengthen and sustain healthy connections with loved ones facing these challenges
See the impact of timely support and genuine connection in helping someone move toward recovery and stable housing
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Resources:
OUR SIBLING-FOCUSED COMMUNITY
Join our Facebook group, Siblings For Love of Recovery to:
Connect with other siblings
Share your own story in a safe space
Find support for navigating the journey
CONNECT WITH FLOR
WHEN WE WALK BY
ABOUT MIRACLE MESSAGES
Learn more about the nonprofit and:
How to reconnect with a loved one
Help unhoused neighbors regain support systems