The Life Change Center
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Broken Open-A Mother’s Journey to Survive Her Children’s Addiction and Mental Illness (Episode 43)
Broken Open-A Mother’s Journey to Survive Her Children’s Addiction and Mental Illness (Episode 43)
Broken Open-A Mother’s Journey to Survive Her Children’s Addiction and Mental Illness (Episode 43)
Monday 24th April 2023
Join Maureen Towns on 'Recovery and Company' as she shares her raw journey through her children's addiction and mental illness, emphasizing boundaries and self-care.
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Battle: Finding Strength Amid Her Children's Addiction and Mental Illness
Episode Overview
- Maureen Towns shares her emotional journey as a mother of children struggling with addiction and mental health issues
- The episode delves into tough love, setting healthy boundaries, and codependent parenting tendencies
- Listeners are reminded of the importance of finding support and community in similar struggles
You're a good parent. There is freedom out there for you... And I would encourage you to really find your people. There's a lot of us out here. - Maureen Towns
What do you do when your best efforts to help your children seem to fall short? In this episode of 'Recovery and Company', hosted by Jodi Stevens, listeners are invited into the heartfelt and raw journey of Maureen Towns. Maureen, a parenting and family consultant, opens up about her struggles as a mother of children grappling with addiction and mental illness.
Through her story, she explores the painful realization that she couldn't control or fix her children's issues, no matter how hard she tried. This episode dives deep into the complexities of tough love, codependent parenting, and the necessity of setting healthy boundaries. Maureen's candid reflections provide a powerful narrative on the challenges many families face, emphasizing the importance of balancing support for loved ones with self-care.
If you’ve ever felt broken open and helpless in the face of your children’s struggles, Maureen's story offers both solace and practical advice.