#281 – Out of the Shadows With Lunden Roberts

VeronicaValli

In this episode, we are going to learn what it’s like to be in a relationship with someone who is deep into addiction. Imagine being a young woman who gets involved with an older man who dazzles her. Imagine that you get pregnant by that man, and despite promising that he would stand by you, he, in fact, abandons you and denies paternity. Imagine that man gets sober and remarries, and his whole family pretends that you and your child don’t exist. Imagine that man is the son of the most powerful man on earth. Today, we are going to hear Lunden Roberts’s story. Lunden is the mother of a little girl named Navy, whose father is Hunter Biden and whose grandfather is President Joe Biden. Lunden Roberts has written a book called Out of the Shadows, which details her dysfunctional relationship with Hunter, his constant fear of being the family black sheep, and Lunden’s fight to have the Biden family recognise her daughter. Listen to the episode now: Follow Us for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS Watch to the episode now: about this episode

Lunden Roberts shares her story of being in a relationship with Hunter Biden and the impact of his addiction on their lives. She talks about meeting Hunter at a party in Washington, DC and how their relationship started off fun and adventurous. However, she soon realized the extent of his addiction and the toxic nature of their relationship. Lunden becomes pregnant and is faced with the fear of how this will affect Hunter and his family. She describes the complicated dynamics of their relationship, including Hunter’s involvement with Hallie Biden. Lunden shares her hopes for Hunter’s recovery and their daughter’s relationship with him. She also discusses the lack of acknowledgment from the Biden family and the impact it has had on her daughter. Lunden emphasizes the importance of sharing her story to help others in similar situations and to raise awareness about addiction and unplanned pregnancies. In today’s conversation they talk about:

Addiction can have a significant impact on the people around the addict.
Toxic relationships can be complicated and difficult to navigate.
Support from loved ones is crucial when facing challenging situations.
The fear of judgment and scandal can add additional stress to already difficult circumstances. Addiction can have a profound impact on families, including the dynamics, secrets, and politics involved.
The lack of acknowledgment from the Biden family regarding Lunden’s daughter has been hurtful and confusing.
Lunden hopes for a better relationship between Hunter and their daughter, emphasizing the importance of a father’s presence.
Lunden’s book, ‘Out of the Shadows,’ aims to help others in similar situations and raise awareness about addiction and unplanned pregnancies.