Parents
Parents
A Good Day
A Good Day
A Good Day
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Parents discuss defining a 'good day' amid their child's substance use disorder, featuring Harry Cunnane's reflections on recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Redefining a Good Day: Stories from Parents Battling Substance Use Disorder
And, and that does lessen my expectations? But I have to work, I have to keep them in check all the time. And- and my mom actually wrote me a card in the car on the way to treatment and in that car she said: this is a great day for you, Harry, and I'm proud of you, and I could not wrap my head around that- you know that she had the ability to see that in That Day, because things that I had done and were just exposed.
Parenting a child with substance use disorder can feel like an endless rollercoaster. In this episode of 'My Child & Addiction', parents come together to share their personal experiences of what constitutes a 'good day' in their challenging journeys. Meeting via Zoom, these parents—some in recovery themselves—discuss how they find moments of hope and support amidst the chaos. The group includes a diverse mix of mothers and fathers, married and single, with children ranging from teenagers to adults.
Harry Cunnane, co-author of 'Under Our Roof', joins the conversation, providing his unique perspective on recovery and parenting. The episode dives into the significance of setting boundaries, managing expectations, and tackling the stigma that often accompanies addiction. It also highlights how parents' views on good and bad days evolve over time. Through heartfelt stories and candid discussions, this episode offers a raw yet hopeful look at the complexities of parenting children with substance use disorders.
Tune in to hear these courageous parents as they navigate their paths, offering invaluable insights and a sense of community for anyone facing similar struggles.