Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
224: Parenting a Child with Addiction with Steve D.
224: Parenting a Child with Addiction with Steve D.
224: Parenting a Child with Addiction with Steve D.
Monday 13th March 2023
Steve D. shares insights on parenting a child with addiction on The Addicted Mind Podcast, offering valuable lessons and resources for parents.
42 minutes
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Steve D. on Parenting a Child with Addiction: Lessons Learned
There is nothing like watching other people thrive when you know it's just. But it's a marathon and not a sprint, and I needed to be better at certain times, and I wasn't, and it was because I didn't take care of myself.
Parenting a child with addiction is a journey no one anticipates. In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Steve D., a father who faced this exact challenge. Steve's youngest child struggled with a severe alcohol addiction, prompting him to leave a successful 30-year career on Wall Street to focus on understanding and addressing addiction within his family.
Steve's eight-year journey is packed with valuable lessons and insights, making this episode a must-listen for any parent in a similar situation. Steve shares his experiences, from setting boundaries and consequences to the importance of listening to professionals and seasoned parents. He emphasizes the necessity of self-care for parents, highlighting that taking care of oneself is crucial when supporting a child through addiction. His story isn't just about struggle; it's also about hope and recovery.
Steve discusses the impact of addiction on families and the transformative benefits that come with recovery. Throughout the episode, Steve introduces various tools and resources that helped him and his family navigate the complexities of addiction. From his work as a parent peer addiction coach to his fellowship at Harvard University studying addiction, Steve has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that he now shares freely.
He co-created the podcast 'My Child & Addiction' and developed 'Love the Kid, Hate the Disease', a free resource aimed at helping parents and caregivers understand addiction better. Steve's role as EVP for Shatterproof, a nonprofit dedicated to educating communities about addiction, further underscores his commitment to this cause. His personal stories make the episode not only informative but also deeply authentic and relatable.
For anyone dealing with a loved one's addiction, Steve's journey offers practical advice, emotional support, and a sense of solidarity. Tune in to hear Steve D.'s heartfelt and enlightening conversation with Duane Osterlind. It's an episode filled with wisdom, compassion, and actionable insights that could make a significant difference in your own journey.