Christopher Doyle
Christopher Doyle, Mary Ann Palmer
A Personal Journey Handling Her Son's Addiction with Mary Ann Palmer - Episode 83
A Personal Journey Handling Her Son's Addiction with Mary Ann Palmer - Episode 83
A Personal Journey Handling Her Son's Addiction with Mary Ann Palmer - Episode 83
Thursday 26th October 2023
Listen to Mary Ann Palmer's heartfelt story on handling her son's addiction and learn valuable insights on family support and proactive intervention.
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Courage: Mary Ann Palmer on Confronting Her Son's Addiction
Episode Overview
- Mary Ann shares her personal journey of handling her son's addiction, offering valuable insights and guidance for families.
- She emphasizes the importance of family support, patience, and persistence in the recovery process.
- Mary Ann highlights the benefits of seeking professional coaching and continuous self-education.
- She discusses the pivotal role of community support and the long-term nature of recovery.
- Through her own journey, Mary Ann becomes a beacon of hope and wisdom for parents navigating the challenges of addiction.
The solution is, you know, I felt like I had to go to back to school events with a paper bag over my head. And I often find when I speak with parents, they will say to me, you are the first person I told this to because they know that I'm a peer coach. I talk about, as appropriate, I talk about my son. And I wish I had had that kind of help. I wish I knew there was that kind of help when my son was going through this.
Imagine finding your child's backpack stuffed with empty beer bottles and realizing for the first time that something is terribly wrong. This is exactly what happened to Mary Ann Palmer, a certified professional coach, who shares her gripping story on this episode of the Why Intervention Podcast. Mary Ann takes listeners through her emotional journey from denial to acceptance, shedding light on the misconceptions many parents have about addiction.
Her story isn't just about her son; it's about the strength and resilience required to support a loved one through recovery. Mary Ann talks openly about the assumption and denial stages most parents go through when seeking help. She recalls the pivotal moment when her son's girlfriend announced her pregnancy, which became the turning point for him to seek sobriety. Her experience underscores the importance of family support, patience, and persistence in the long-term recovery process.
She also discusses how community support and professional coaching can make a significant difference. In a candid conversation with host Christopher Doyle, Mary Ann challenges the notion of waiting for a loved one to hit rock bottom before intervening. Instead, she advocates for early and proactive involvement. Her insights on managing cravings, identifying triggers, and continuous self-education are invaluable for any family grappling with addiction.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of a mother's unwavering love and determination to see her son through his darkest times.