Strengthening Your Marriage Amidst the Storm of Addiction
Parenting through addiction towards recovery is hard enough without having to battle fears of marital discord along the way. That means that clinging to each other matters more than ever.
When a child battles addiction, it can feel like your entire world is crumbling. In this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills, an addiction specialist and mother of a daughter in recovery, opens up about the strain addiction places on marriages. Ginny knows firsthand how the differences between parents can become more pronounced as they navigate their child's substance use issues.
She shares her personal journey, detailing the immense challenges her own marriage faced and how they overcame them by clinging to each other. Ginny emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your relationship and finding hybrid solutions to tackle crises together. She believes that nurturing your bond and trusting each other's instincts are key to preventing addiction from tearing your marriage apart.
Beyond sharing her story, Ginny offers practical resources like educational videos, information on treatment centers and aftercare, group support, and private parent consultations. This episode is a lifeline for parents grappling with their child's addiction, offering hope and actionable advice to keep their marriages strong.