Heather Ross
Heather Ross
EP 44 Interview With My Daughter Helanna Johnson- Part 2
EP 44 Interview With My Daughter Helanna Johnson- Part 2
EP 44 Interview With My Daughter Helanna Johnson- Part 2
Friday 15th October 2021
Join Heather Ross and her daughter Helanna as they discuss addiction recovery, trust-building, and compassionate parenting in this heartfelt episode.
44 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Heather Ross
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
110 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!A Mother's Journey: Heather Ross and Daughter Helanna on Addiction Recovery
Seeds were planted each time you tried, each time you got sober, you became more willing, each time you realized how hard you were going to have to work at it and you became willing to put more effort into it, which I think is pretty normal with a lot of things in life.
Parenting a child with addiction can feel like an endless maze of worry, fear, and helplessness. Heather Ross knows this all too well, having walked that very path with her daughter, Helanna Johnson. In this heartfelt episode, Heather brings Helanna back for a second interview to dive deeper into their shared experiences and hard-earned insights on addiction recovery. The conversation kicks off with a candid discussion about Suboxone, a medication often used in opioid addiction treatment.
Helanna shares what she wishes she had known before starting it, how it helped her, and why she eventually decided to taper off. Heather chimes in with her perspective on supporting her daughter through this challenging phase. But the episode isn't just about medication. It tackles the emotional rollercoaster of fearing relapse and the mental battles that come with staying sober.
Helanna opens up about her early realization that she would use drugs and the long journey it took for her to start trusting her mother again. She also reveals what finally convinced her to choose sober living this time around, after multiple refusals in the past. One of the most touching parts of their dialogue is the shift in perspective about parenting that both have experienced.
They discuss how a compassionate and collaborative approach can mend strained relationships and encourage positive change. Helanna’s reflection on the recovery process is particularly poignant: 'Seeds were planted each time you tried, each time you got sober, you became more willing.' This highlights the importance of perseverance and willingness in the long journey of recovery.
If you're a parent grappling with your child's addiction or someone keen on understanding the nuances of recovery, this episode offers a blend of practical advice and emotional support. Heather and Helanna's honest conversation serves as a beacon of hope, showing that while the road is tough, it's navigable with love, patience, and mutual effort.