Finding Balance: Parenting a Teen After Addiction Treatment
The biggest takeaway I heard over and over is you can't control other people, you can only control yourself and how you react to them, and that your happiness should be based on your child's happiness.
When your teen comes back from addiction treatment, life doesn't just snap back to normal. In this episode of 'Hopestream', host Brenda Zane dives into a real-life coaching session with a mom whose 16-year-old son has returned from wilderness and residential treatment. He’s unmotivated, smoking pot again, and seems disconnected from the family. Yet, he holds a job and shows signs of independence. How do you find peace in such a turbulent situation?
Brenda offers practical advice on setting boundaries, managing your own well-being, and navigating the tricky waters of parenting a teen post-treatment. You'll hear about the daily struggles, the small victories, and the ongoing quest for family cohesion. Whether you're in a similar situation or just looking for some heartfelt guidance, this episode is a must-listen for parents dealing with addiction recovery in their families.