Chelsea Dimitri
Chelsea Dimitri
Do You Trust Me?
Do You Trust Me?
Do You Trust Me?
Sunday 21st March 2021
Chelsea Dimitri shares her journey of trust with her addict daughter, highlighting the complexities of addiction, communication, and recovery.
20 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Thought-provoking
Raw
Engaging
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Author:
Chelsea Dimitri
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Comedic Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Trust Issues: A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Addiction
What has my family member, who's an addict? Maybe she was just trying to explain things that I didn't understand, and I needed to open up and realize that she has knowledge that I don't have, and there are things that she can, from her perspective, teach me that I won't know from my perspective, because I haven't been in her world.
Trust is a fragile thing, especially when addiction enters the picture. In this heartfelt episode of 'Tales from the Jungle', Chelsea Dimitri dives deep into her own experiences with trust as a mother of an addict. Can she trust her daughter Casey? Can Casey trust her? These are the tough questions Chelsea grapples with, offering a raw and honest look at the complexities of trust in the shadow of addiction.
Chelsea opens up about her initial approach to trust—giving it freely until addiction forced her to reevaluate. She shares how her daughter's lies and manipulations made it hard to know what was real, and how setting clear expectations became crucial for rebuilding trust. It's a journey that many parents of addicts will find painfully familiar. But it's not all about the struggle. Chelsea also talks about the importance of finding passions and outlets in recovery.
Her daughter Casey, for instance, began rediscovering her interests, which became a pivotal part of her sobriety journey. This episode doesn't shy away from the emotional toll addiction takes on relationships. Chelsea discusses the anxiety addicts often face and how medication can sometimes exacerbate the problem. She highlights how lack of hope can drive addiction and underscores the need for counseling and open communication in the recovery process.
Through candid reflections, Chelsea shows that rebuilding trust isn't just about setting rules but also about understanding and empathy. It's about realizing that addicts have knowledge and experiences that can teach us valuable lessons. If you're dealing with addiction in your family or trying to understand it better, this episode is a must-listen. Chelsea's insights on trust, communication, and finding passions offer a beacon of hope for anyone navigating this difficult path.