Michelle Weidenbenner

Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up

Michelle Weidenbenner

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Tuesday 18th April 2023

Michelle and Lucretia share the power of writing letters from loved ones in recovery to inspire hope and healing for mothers on 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up'.
19 minutes
Empowering
Hopeful
Informative
Healing
Supportive

About this podcast

Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up
Author:
Michelle Weidenbenner
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Letters of Hope: Envisioning Recovery for Your Loved One

Episode Overview

  • Reflecting on the exercise of writing a letter from a loved one in recovery
  • Finding empowerment and clarity through envisioning a future of helping others
  • Deriving comfort and encouragement from transformative letters from a loved one in prison
  • Encouraging mothers to focus on building a better future and supporting each other
  • Emphasizing the transformative power of hope and resilience in addiction recovery
Dear Mom, Thank you for never giving up on me. I'm sorry for what I put you through... I love you forever. Your Son/Daughter
Imagine receiving a heartfelt letter from your child, now in recovery, expressing gratitude and love. In this episode of 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up', Michelle Weidenbenner, the Chief Hope Builder, guides mothers through a powerful exercise: writing letters as if they were from their loved ones who have overcome addiction. Joined by Lucretia, they explore how this imaginative practice can bring clarity and hope.
Lucretia opens up about the transformative letters she received from her son while he was in prison, which offered her immense comfort and a glimpse into his healing journey. This episode is a touching reminder of the strength found in hope and the importance of supporting each other through the challenges of addiction recovery.