Michelle Weidenbenner

Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up

Michelle Weidenbenner

  • DAY 16: Assess Your Pain with Sandy

DAY 16: Assess Your Pain with Sandy

Tuesday 30th May 2023

Join Michelle Weidenbenner and Sandy on 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up' as they share practical advice on coping with the pain of a child's addiction.
18 minutes
Empowering
Inspiring
Hopeful
Supportive
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Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up
Author:
Michelle Weidenbenner
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Healing Together: Mothers Confronting Pain in Addiction Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Importance of understanding the source of emotional pain and setting goals to cope with it
  • Finding joy in creative projects as a means of releasing emotional pain
  • Encouragement for mothers to seek support and professional help in their healing journey
I just want to give you permission to let that pain go because holding on to it isn't helping you and it's not helping your child. My prayer is that you will find a way to release your pain, so that you can live the life that God has planned for you. - Sandy
When dealing with a child's addiction, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. In this heartfelt episode of 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up', host Michelle Weidenbenner and guest Sandy open up about the profound pain that comes with supporting a loved one through addiction. Sandy, a mother who has faced the turmoil of her son's struggles, shares her journey from being consumed by pain to finding ways to cope and heal.
The conversation touches on the difference between acute and chronic pain, offering practical steps to understand and manage these feelings. They discuss the importance of recognizing the source of pain and setting goals to navigate through it. Sandy emphasizes the value of journaling and creative projects as outlets for emotional release. This episode is a beacon of hope, encouraging mothers to give themselves permission to heal and find joy amidst the chaos.
It's a supportive and empowering discussion that reminds mothers they are not alone in their journey.