Michelle Anderson

Love Over Addiction

Michelle Anderson

  • A Real Life Story About Supporting Your Children Through Addiction

A Real Life Story About Supporting Your Children Through Addiction

Sunday 1st December 2019

Listen to a mother's powerful story of supporting her child through addiction. Discover insights on family dynamics, codependency, and finding peace.
64 minutes
Hopeful
Empowering
Encouraging
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About this podcast

Love Over Addiction
Author:
Michelle Anderson
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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A Mother's Strength: Navigating Child Addiction with Grace and Resilience

One of the things, one of the measurables to see how far along we are in our recovery, is to see in the peaceful moments if we are able to maintain our peace.
Picture this: a mother facing the turmoil of her child's addiction while trying to keep her family intact. In this heartfelt episode of 'Love Over Addiction', we hear from a courageous woman who shares her deeply personal journey. She opens up about the struggle of letting go of codependent behaviors and the challenge of supporting her children amidst the chaos. The episode dives into complex family dynamics, including how to handle one child's unwavering loyalty to their addicted father.
As a medical professional, she also offers her perspective on the contentious debate around addiction being a disease versus a matter of self-control. Her insights are both enlightening and thought-provoking. But it’s not all heavy; she finds joy and solace in music and underscores the importance of community support. Listeners will appreciate her candid advice on avoiding the trap of over-researching and instead, trusting one's instincts.
This episode is a beacon for anyone grappling with similar issues, showing that peace and happiness are possible even in the midst of addiction. Join the 'Love Over Addiction' community to hear this powerful story of resilience and hope.