AAC’s Director of Engagement & Intervention Services on Breaking Cycles of Trauma and Addiction
In a moving op-ed for The Boston Herald, Mike Diamond, Director of Engagement and Intervention Services for AAC, shares his personal commitment to breaking cycles of trauma and addiction within his own family. With 19 years of sobriety, Diamond recounts a challenging upbringing marked by neglect and familial alcohol addiction, detailing his resolve to create a different future for his son.
Diamond advocates for addressing intergenerational patterns of addiction, emphasizing the importance of accessible support and encouraging individuals to seek help without reservation. He highlights the significant responsibilities of parenthood, focusing on providing a secure and nurturing environment for children. Diamond’s narrative underscores that recovery is an ongoing process of consistent effort, leading to the invaluable reward of our children’s lives being defined by freedom from the burdens of the past. He encourages other fathers to pursue the necessary support to positively alter their family’s trajectory to create a better life for their families.
