My brother's addiction: Learning how to be his sister

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For Love of Recovery

Dominique Dajer

18 episodes

2 days ago

A monthly dose of hope designed to help siblings and their families better navigate their loved one’s substance use. Each episode features either real-life stories from siblings who share their experiences and strength, or advocates and professionals who lend their unique perspectives from a mental health, substance use or community lens. Host and founder, Dominique Dajer, shares experiences and sibling resources that have helped her navigate her younger brother's addiction and family experiences, as she continues her journey in self-healing.

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My brother's addiction: Learning how to be his sister—not mom

For Love of Recovery

22 minutes 33 seconds

7 months ago

My brother's addiction: Learning how to be his sister—not mom

I used to think it was normal—expected, even—for older siblings to step in as a “third parent,” especially when addiction takes hold of a brother or sister. But the deeper my brother’s addiction pulled him in, the more I realized that the real change had to start with me.

In this episode, I open up about my journey from being consumed by fear, anger, and shame to accepting uncertainty, practicing compassion, and learning to meet my brother where he is. If you’ve ever felt torn between detaching or staying connected, I’ll share the research and real-life stories that helped me redefine my role—not as a parent, but as a sibling—while strengthening our bond in the process.

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Episode resources:

The Double Bind of Siblings in Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

TED Talk: “Everything you know about addiction is wrong”

Start With Hope campaign

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