Opioid Dad
Opioid Dad
040 - One Day at A Time for Parents
040 - One Day at A Time for Parents
040 - One Day at A Time for Parents
Saturday 7th April 2018
Hank from 'Opioid Dad' shares how taking it one day at a time can help parents cope with a child's addiction. Tune in for practical advice and support.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Taking It One Day at a Time: A Parent's Guide to Coping with Addiction
When you're at the point where your child's in full-blown addiction... it's a little fractured. You don't want to have it as a parent and you don't want to have it as a recipient. I do because I'm interested in that, but that's because I'm One Day at a time in it, for myself and for others.
Ever wondered how to keep your sanity while parenting a child battling addiction? Hank, the voice behind 'Opioid Dad', dives into this very struggle. He shares his personal mantra of 'One Day at a Time' and how it has been a lifeline for him. Hank opens up about the common pitfalls parents face, like getting ahead of themselves with unrealistic hopes or expectations. He talks about tempering those thoughts and focusing on the present to maintain mental well-being.
This episode is packed with Hank's real-life experiences, blending raw honesty with practical advice. He emphasizes the importance of support groups and spirituality as anchors in this tumultuous journey. For any parent feeling lost in the chaos of their child's addiction, Hank's words offer both solace and actionable steps to find peace. Tune in to hear how taking it one day at a time can make all the difference.