Brenda Zane

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction

Brenda Zane

  • Dear Friends and Family, This Is What I Need You To Know; A Shareable Episode To Open Conversations with Brenda Zane

Dear Friends and Family, This Is What I Need You To Know; A Shareable Episode To Open Conversations with Brenda Zane

Thursday 6th May 2021

Brenda Zane's 'Hopestream' episode helps parents talk about their child's addiction with friends and family, fostering understanding and support.
14 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Empowering
Hopeful

About this podcast

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Author:
Brenda Zane
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Opening Up: A Message to Friends and Family About Addiction

Compassion, understanding, and even a casserole would be really welcomed. Your person who sent you this needs all of those things.
How do you talk to friends and family about the chaos and heartbreak of having a child misusing drugs or alcohol? Brenda Zane, host of 'Hopestream', gets it. In this candid episode, she offers a lifeline for parents struggling to find the right words. Brenda knows firsthand how isolating and exhausting it can be to explain your situation to those who may not fully grasp the depth of your fear and confusion.
That's why she created this episode as a shareable resource, designed to open up those difficult conversations without draining your emotional reserves. Brenda doesn't just stop at explaining the struggles; she also provides practical advice on how friends and family can offer meaningful support. From understanding addiction better to breaking down stigmas, Brenda's heartfelt message aims to foster compassion and community.
Whether you're a parent in the thick of it or someone looking to support a loved one, this episode is packed with insights that can help bridge the gap of understanding. So, grab your headphones and let Brenda guide you through this challenging but crucial dialogue.