Valerie Silveira
Valerie Silveira
EP 266: Quarterback Without A Playbook: Navigating Life’s Toughest Hits with Rhonda
EP 266: Quarterback Without A Playbook: Navigating Life’s Toughest Hits with Rhonda
EP 266: Quarterback Without A Playbook: Navigating Life’s Toughest Hits with Rhonda
Tuesday 25th February 2025
Rhonda Gartner shares her journey as a mother navigating her son's addiction, offering raw insights and valuable lessons on resilience and self-care.
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Episode Overview
- Navigating the stages of denial, blame, and shame in addiction.
- The pressure and isolation of being the 'quarterback' in a family crisis.
- Importance of self-care for personal and family well-being.
- Learning to accept and let go in challenging situations.
- Finding hope and resilience in the darkest times.
There's no perfect answer to any of this. You just have to keep getting up until you make progress
Ever wondered what it's like to be the 'quarterback' of a family crisis without any playbook? In this episode of 'Warriors in Hope with Valerie Silveira', Valerie sits down with Rhonda Gartner, a mother who found herself at the helm of her son's addiction journey. Rhonda shares the raw reality of being thrust into a role she never expected, dealing with denial, family expectations, and the overwhelming urge to fix everything.
She candidly discusses the stages of denial, blame, and shame, and how she navigated through them while holding her family together. Rhonda's story is one of resilience and finding hope in the darkest times. Her journey from denial to acceptance and learning to care for herself amidst the chaos offers valuable lessons for anyone facing similar challenges.
Rhonda's analogy of being a quarterback without a playbook resonates deeply, as she describes the pressure and isolation of being the go-to person in a crisis. She also highlights the importance of self-care and how it ultimately benefits everyone involved. If you're looking for an honest, heartfelt conversation about the struggles and triumphs of dealing with a loved one's addiction, this episode is a must-listen.
It reminds us that even in the toughest times, there's always a way to stand up and keep going. So, are you ready to find your own playbook for life's toughest hits?