S1E5 - Karen Spillman - Saved By Grace: A Family's Journey Through Addiction & Redemption

Karen Spillman is a mother whose journey through the depths of addiction and recovery with her oldest son, Christopher, has shaped her heart with both pain and purpose. Like many parents, Karen didn’t immediately recognize the full extent of her son’s struggle. It wasn’t until Christopher moved back home that the reality of his mental health challenges and substance use became clear. From that moment on, her family came together with a shared determination to help their oldest brother find his way forward.

Karen stood by her son with a love that refused to give up, even when the path was uncertain and filled with fear. Throughout the darkest seasons, she leaned deeply into her faith. She credits her relationship with Christ as the foundation that sustained her and points to answered prayers as the reason her son is still here today. Her belief never wavered, even when circumstances made it difficult to see a way out.

She speaks with the kind of understanding that only comes from lived experience. Her love was fierce, her worry was constant, and her hope was rooted in something greater than herself. Karen’s story is one of resilience and grace, a testimony to the strength of a mother’s heart and the healing power of faith, family, and unwavering support.