Ashley Loeb Blassingame
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
239. Parenting in Recovery: Navigating Sobriety and Family Life with Sarah Allen Benton
239. Parenting in Recovery: Navigating Sobriety and Family Life with Sarah Allen Benton
239. Parenting in Recovery: Navigating Sobriety and Family Life with Sarah Allen Benton
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Sarah Allen Benton shares her journey of parenting while maintaining sobriety, offering advice and insights on balancing recovery with family life.
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- High functioning alcoholism requires rigorous self-discipline.
- Community support is crucial for parents in recovery.
- Creating a sustainable recovery lifestyle involves holistic self-care.
- 'Postpartum sobriety' presents unique challenges for parents.
- Parents in recovery often worry about their children's potential for addiction.
If you have to try to control it, it's out of control
Parenting while maintaining sobriety is no easy feat, but in this episode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast, Sarah Allen Benton shares her experiences and wisdom on the subject. Host Ashley Loeb Blassingame and Sarah dive into the complexities of high functioning alcoholism, recovery, and the unique challenges of raising children while staying sober.
Sarah, an author and therapist, brings her personal journey to the table, discussing her struggles with high functioning alcoholism and the rigorous self-discipline it required. She candidly talks about her efforts to control her drinking through self-imposed rules and the eventual acceptance of her need for recovery. The episode sheds light on the importance of community support and understanding for parents in recovery.
Sarah emphasises that creating a sustainable recovery lifestyle is not just about quitting alcohol but also about adopting a holistic approach to self-care. The conversation is peppered with anecdotes from Sarah’s life and insights from other parents in recovery, making it relatable and engaging. One of the standout moments is when Sarah discusses the concept of 'postpartum sobriety' - the idea that maintaining sobriety after having children is a different challenge altogether.
She shares how she navigated this phase, balancing her recovery with the demands of parenting. The episode also touches on the fears and hyper-vigilance that parents in recovery often feel about their children's potential for addiction. If you’re a parent trying to juggle sobriety and family life, this episode offers a wealth of advice and reassurance. It’s a reminder that you’re not alone in your journey and that support is available.
Tune in for an honest, heartfelt discussion that’s sure to resonate with anyone facing similar challenges.