Michelle Weidenbenner

Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up

Michelle Weidenbenner

  • DAY SEVEN: Inventory Your Value

DAY SEVEN: Inventory Your Value

Tuesday 25th April 2023

Join Michelle and Sandy as they explore how mothers can recognize their worth amidst a child's addiction, focusing on faith, positive affirmations, and personal strengths.
17 minutes
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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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Finding Your Worth: A Mother's Path to Self-Value Amidst Addiction

Episode Overview

  • Sandy shares her experience of empowering struggling high school students through group counseling
  • The conversation delves into the significance of taking inventory of one's gifts and self-observation
  • Michelle and Sandy encourage mothers to replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations
  • The episode emphasizes the role of faith and intentional focus in discovering and nurturing individual gifts
  • The conversation concludes with a reminder that every mother is invaluable and making progress, even in the midst of their child's addiction
I learned that if somebody tells you, you can't, if you believe that you can't. And if you don't believe that you might. It's always worth the risk to possibly have it go well.
Ever feel like the weight of your child's addiction is all on your shoulders? In this episode of 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up', Michelle Weidenbenner teams up with Sandy Carmichael to tackle the guilt and self-doubt that often plague mothers of addicted children. Sandy opens up about her own journey from self-doubt to empowerment, sharing how she turned her struggles into a source of strength for others through group counseling with high school students.
The conversation is all about taking stock of your unique gifts and talents, and how doing so can shift your perspective and boost your self-worth. Michelle and Sandy suggest practical steps like asking friends and family for feedback on your strengths and replacing negative self-talk with positive affirmations. They also touch on the importance of faith and intentional focus in nurturing these individual gifts.
The episode wraps up with a powerful reminder: every mother has inherent value, and recognizing this is a crucial step towards healing and growth, even in the chaos of addiction.