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Drug Addiction, Schizophrenia, and More Caller Questions from February 4, 2025

February 4, 2025
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Topics: Communication, In-laws, Drug Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Siblings, Forgiveness, Schizophrenia, Adult Children
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron

Caller Questions & More:

1. Marc discusses our first language: body language.

2. How do I deal with my son-in-law? He has either borderline or bipolar disorder and lives in my house.

3. I overcame opioid addiction after 20yrs, but I wake up in torment that I’ll be homeless.

4. I am the youngest of seven and was sexually abused by my brother; how do I let go of my desire to be loved by my siblings?

5. My adult son might have schizophrenia and is in and out of jobs; what can I do to get him help?

Suggested Resources:
Take Your Life Back
100 Days To Freedom from Fear and Anxiety
Forgiving What You’ll Never Forget
Doing Life with Your Adult Children

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