Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 90 - What Tools Does Kathryn Use to Ensure She Doesn't Live a Bitter Life?
Ep 90 - What Tools Does Kathryn Use to Ensure She Doesn't Live a Bitter Life?
Ep 90 - What Tools Does Kathryn Use to Ensure She Doesn't Live a Bitter Life?
Sunday 22nd January 2023
Kathryn reveals six essential tools for finding joy amidst the challenges of supporting a child with addiction on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Kathryn's Six Tools for Finding Joy Amidst Addiction's Challenges
I felt like those were character defects of mine that I really needed to work on if I wanted to feel the joy and the peace of living with loss like this, and I completely did not feel that living a bitter way of life was the route I wanted to go.
How do you find joy when your world is turned upside down by a loved one's addiction? In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Kathryn, a mother who has faced the unimaginable while supporting her son through his battle with addiction. Kathryn's story is anything but typical.
Despite the profound losses she has endured, she has committed herself to recovery and discovered six key tools that help her live a joyful life. Kathryn opens up about her journey, revealing how faith, literature, Al-Anon meetings, therapy, ongoing support groups, and setting firm boundaries have been instrumental in her healing process. She talks about the importance of faith in maintaining hope and the role literature plays in offering solace and understanding.
Al-Anon meetings provide a community of people who truly get what she's going through, while therapy offers a safe space to process her emotions. Support groups keep her grounded and connected, and setting boundaries ensures she doesn't lose herself in her son's struggle. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and heartfelt insights.
Whether you're a parent dealing with a child's addiction or someone looking for ways to cope with similar challenges, Kathryn's story offers a beacon of hope. Her resilience and commitment to finding joy despite adversity are truly inspiring. Tune in to hear Kathryn's journey and discover how these six tools can help you navigate your own path to recovery.