Rebuilding Life After Addiction · December 1, 2025 · 21:50
Should We Tell Our Kids About Our Addiction?
with Robert Grant
Every parent in recovery wrestles with this question. How honest should we be about our past? There's a difference between sharing wisdom and oversharing wounds, between a scar and an open wound. Rob and I break down the real questions parents face: How do we protect our kids' innocence while still leading them with truth? How do we talk about our past without glorifying sin or trauma? What happens when we hide our story, and what happens when we share it well? This episode is for every mom or dad rebuilding life and wanting to raise strong, grounded kids without dragging them through old pain. There's a wise way to bring your kids into your story, and done right, it can actually strengthen the bond between you and them. If you've ever wondered how much your kids should know, this will help.
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Justin Franich
Justin Franich is a former meth addict, Teen Challenge graduate, and pastor who has been clean since 2005. Today he's a husband, father, and Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge. He hosts the Rebuilding Life After Addiction podcast and helps families across the U.S. navigate faith-based recovery options, compare programs, and rebuild life after addiction.
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