A Sister's Heartbreaking Journey with her Addicted Sibling

💔Katie's addiction to heroin and crack has taken a toll on her physical and mental health.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Shannon comes from a loving, middle-class family and struggles to understand why Katie turned to drugs.

💔The effects of drug addiction have caused Katie to deteriorate physically, with her teeth decaying and needing dentures.

💔Shannon's heartbreak is evident as she witnesses Katie's decline, feeling helpless to save her.

💔Katie's addiction has strained the relationships within their family, creating tension and frustration.

Why did Katie start doing drugs?

—It is unclear why Katie turned to drugs. She came from a loving and stable family background and did not experience any traumatic events.

What are the physical effects of Katie's drug addiction?

—Katie's drug addiction has led to the deterioration of her teeth, resulting in the need for dentures.

Has Katie tried to get clean before?

—Yes, Katie has attempted to get clean multiple times, but has struggled with relapse and maintaining sobriety.

How has Katie's addiction affected her relationships?

—Katie's addiction has strained her relationships with her family, causing tension and frustration.

What is Shannon's role in helping Katie?

—Shannon is desperate to help her sister, but feels helpless in the face of Katie's addiction. She continues to support and encourage Katie to seek treatment.

00:01Introduction to Shannon and Katie, two sisters from a close middle-class family.

00:08Shannon shares her concerns about Katie's addiction to heroin and crack.

00:21Shannon reminisces about Katie's happy childhood and talent for Irish dancing.

01:46Changes in Katie's behavior after changing schools, exhibiting signs of isolation and academic decline.

02:31Katie's involvement with the wrong crowd and her descent into drug addiction.

03:23Tensions and conflicts within the family due to Katie's addiction.

04:10Emotional confrontation between Shannon and Katie.

06:08Desperate plea from Shannon for Katie to seek help and make a change.