Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
A Day of Rest
A Day of Rest
A Day of Rest
Wednesday 4th July 2018
Ginny Mills shares her experience of learning to rest in recovery as a parent of a child with addiction in 'A Dose of Hope'.
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Ginny Mills
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos: Rest and Recovery for Parents
Rest is good, even if it doesn't come naturally. So I will strive to focus on my present and deal with whatever comes in the future.
Imagine living in a whirlwind of constant crises, where moments of peace seem almost impossible. In this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills, an addiction specialist and a mother navigating her child's recovery, shares her candid experiences of learning to rest amidst the chaos. Ginny reflects on her journey, revealing how her fear of chaos never actually prevented it from happening. Instead, she discovered the importance of allowing herself to rest during the calm periods between crises.
This episode isn't just about Ginny's story; it's about a universal truth for parents in similar situations: rest is essential, even if it doesn't come naturally at first. Ginny's honest account resonates deeply as she parallels her own struggles with those of her daughter, who also finds it challenging to find joy and delight in new things. Together, they are learning that recovery is a process that requires patience and self-compassion.
Ginny emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present and dealing with future challenges as they come. The episode offers more than just personal anecdotes; it provides practical tools and resources for parents supporting children with addiction. Ginny and the Parenting Through Addiction community offer educational videos, information about treatment centers, aftercare resources, group support, and private parent consultations. These resources aim to help parents become active participants in their child's recovery journey.
Tune in to this heartfelt episode of 'A Dose of Hope' and discover how embracing rest can be a vital part of your recovery journey as a parent. Remember, a sustainable and fulfilling life in recovery is possible for both you and your child.