Parenting in Recovery: A Candid Conversation with Daniel and Donna
Episode Overview
Parenting in recovery presents unique challenges. Setting boundaries is crucial but difficult. Gentle parenting can help mitigate guilt. Healing journeys can be unpredictable. Balancing sobriety with parenting requires constant effort.
Healing is hard. Sometimes things don't go as planned.
Parenting is tough, but parenting while in recovery can feel like climbing a mountain. In this heartfelt episode of Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk., hosts Daniel and Donna open up about their journey as parents in recovery. They discuss the unique challenges they face, from the reconciliation process to the everyday struggles of raising children while maintaining sobriety. Daniel shares a recent experience with psilocybin, highlighting the ups and downs of healing.
The couple's candid conversation covers everything from setting boundaries to the guilt that often accompanies parenting in recovery. They also touch on the importance of gentle parenting and the constant questioning of whether their actions might inadvertently cause trauma to their children. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Daniel and Donna provide a raw and honest look into their lives, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating similar paths.
Whether you're a parent in recovery or know someone who is, this episode is filled with relatable moments and practical advice. Tune in to hear how they balance the demands of parenting with the ongoing journey of sobriety.