Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Coaching Episode – Helping Your Child Progress Through Early Recovery and Begin Adulting, with Alice
Coaching Episode – Helping Your Child Progress Through Early Recovery and Begin Adulting, with Alice
Coaching Episode – Helping Your Child Progress Through Early Recovery and Begin Adulting, with Alice
Thursday 10th August 2023
Brenda Zane and Alice discuss parenting a child in early recovery, setting boundaries, and finding community support in this episode of Hopestream.
47 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
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Author:
Brenda Zane
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Alice's journey from her son's substance misuse to his current sober living and independence
- Challenges of transitioning from 'project manager' to supporting a child's independent journey
- Struggle with setting boundaries and living congruently with values
- Importance of seeking support and validation from friends and the community
- Preview of the upcoming Restoration Mom Retreat
So it's perfect timing. Good timing. Perfect timing. Good timing. It's exactly perfect timing.
When your child starts their journey to recovery, the road ahead can be as daunting as it is hopeful. In this episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane reconnects with Alice, a Stream member who previously shared her struggles when her son was deep in substance misuse. Fast forward 18 months, and Alice's son is now thriving in sober living, juggling work, school, and volunteering. But with new responsibilities come new challenges.
The everyday tasks Alice once managed—like laundry, groceries, and appointments—are now sources of stress for her son. Brenda and Alice dive into the delicate balance of offering support while encouraging independence. How much should Alice step in? Should her boundaries change? And what role should her son play in setting these boundaries?
This heartfelt conversation touches on the transition from being a 'project manager' to a supportive guide, the importance of aligning actions with values, and the need for parents to seek their own support systems. The episode wraps up with a look at the upcoming Restoration Mom Retreat, designed to offer female caregivers a much-needed break and a chance to rejuvenate.