Healing Together: How Parents' Recovery Aids Their Children
Healing starts for us when we connect with other parents like us to hear their stories and share our experiences. When we do that we're no longer alone on this journey.
Picture this: you're grappling with your child's addiction, feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Now imagine finding a community of parents who truly understand what you're going through. In this episode of 'Living With Your Child's Addiction', Heather Ross chats with Casie Fariello, co-founder of the online support community Other Parents Like Me (OPLM). They dive into the transformative power of connecting with other parents facing similar challenges.
Heather and Casie share their personal journeys, highlighting how joining a support community can provide the strength and safety needed to accept ourselves and our children as they are. They discuss the importance of making informed choices about addiction recovery strategies, and how these choices can rebuild family dynamics. The conversation also touches on the unique challenges of supporting multiple children with addiction or other issues.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how parents' healing journeys can create ripple effects of positive change within their families. If you're seeking hope, understanding, and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen.