Co-Parenting with an Addict: What I’m Going Through Right Now

Idiot

Laura Clery & Studio71

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4.8 • 911 Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In this raw and emotional solo episode, I open up about something deeply personal: my children’s father is in the middle of a very public relapse—and I found out through social media. I share what it’s like to co-parent with someone in active addiction, the rollercoaster of emotions I’ve been feeling (rage, sadness, betrayal, empathy—all of it), and how I’m navigating keeping my kids safe while honoring my own mental health. I also talk about how everything seemed normal—until suddenly, it wasn’t—and what I’ve learned from Al-Anon, therapy, and years of recovery. This episode isn’t about blame. It’s about boundaries, truth, and choosing to let go of what I can’t control. If you’ve ever loved someone in addiction, or you’re co-parenting through it—I see you. You’re not alone. Share your story in the comments. Let’s talk. ✨ **THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!** 💐✨ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp https://www.betterhelp.com/idiot 🔥 **HOLLER** – [Order your personalized shout-out today!](https://holler.baby/lauraclery) 🎤💖 --- 🎬 **SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE LAUGHS!** 🎬 Never miss a hilarious moment! ➡️ [Click here to subscribe](https://bit.ly/2LEwDQL) 🎉 --- 🎙 **WATCH FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS!** Want more? Get exclusive content & behind-the-scenes moments on **[Patreon](https://patreon.com/lauraclery)**! 💎👀 --- 📲 **FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!** 👇 👉 **TikTok:** [@lauraclery](https://tiktok.com/lauraclery) 🎭💃 👉 **Instagram:** [@lauraclery](https://instagram.com/lauraclery) 📸✨ 👉 **Snapchat:** [Add me](https://www.snapchat.com/add/lauraclery) 👻🤣 👉 **Facebook:** [Laura Clery](https://facebook.com/laura.clery) 👩‍🎤🎭 --- 🛍 **SHOP MY MERCH!** 👕🔥 Get the latest must-have items here ➡️ [LauraClery.lol](https://LauraClery.lol) --- 📩 **CONTACT US!** For business or podcast inquiries, email us at **[email protected]** 📧📢 --- 💖 **THANK YOU FOR WATCHING & SUPPORTING!** 💖 Drop a **LIKE** 👍, leave a **COMMENT** 💬, and share the **LOVE** ❤️! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Is anyone out there co-parenting with someone in active addiction?
0:04.1	And if so, how are you dealing with it emotionally, logistically?
0:08.8	Because I'm going through it right now in real time.
0:12.0	And I would love you to drop a comment below and let me know how you're dealing.
0:24.9	Okay. you're dealing. Welcome to the Idiot podcast, y'all.
0:27.5	I just wanted to do a little to camera catch up on what is going on in my life.
0:33.8	And it's a lot.
0:35.2	It is a lot.
0:37.6	I got my period today, which means I can now solve world hunger and regulate the economy
0:43.0	and reorganize the garage and somehow forgive all my enemies before 10 p.m.
0:47.5	My PMS is gone.
0:48.8	I've entered my goddess era.
0:50.6	Does anyone else feel just like they can overcome anything the second they start bleeding?
0:54.8	It's very odd, very strange, but very real. Yeah, no problem is feeling too big. And that is saying
1:01.9	a lot right now because, like I said, my kid's father is currently documenting a very public
1:07.9	drug relapse on social media.
1:16.7	So before I hear shit from you guys saying like, don't talk about your personal shit,
1:18.5	yeah, he made it very public.
1:19.4	It is what it is.
1:24.1	I'm getting fucking hounded by hundreds of people asking me if I'm okay, if my kids are okay, if my kids are safe because all of this is out there on the internet. So it is
1:29.3	what it is. And you know what? Hey, they say you're as sick as your secrets. And as someone who grew up
1:35.8	in the Midwest, I believe that that's true. You know, that whole keep a stiff upper lip or act like
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