Heather Ross
Heather Ross
EP108 Q&A How Can I Live a Happy Life Knowing My Child Might Die?
EP108 Q&A How Can I Live a Happy Life Knowing My Child Might Die?
EP108 Q&A How Can I Live a Happy Life Knowing My Child Might Die?
Thursday 23rd January 2025
Discover how to live a happy life even when your child is struggling with addiction. Heather Ross shares her compassionate approach.
21 minutes
Compassionate
Supportive
Informative
Hopeful
Healing
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Author:
Heather Ross
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Your happiness isn't tied to your child's struggles.
- Taking care of yourself makes you a stronger support for your child.
- Acceptance is key to coping with your child's addiction.
- Building a strong relationship with your child is crucial.
- Letting go of control and embracing influence can help.
You don't seek happiness in spite of knowing that your child might die. You seek happiness because of it
Feeling like your happiness is tied to your child's can be overwhelming, especially when they're struggling with addiction. In this heartfelt episode, Heather Ross tackles three powerful questions from a concerned mum: How can you live a happy life knowing your child might die? Are we really only as happy as our unhappiest child? And how can we be happy when our child is so unhappy?
Heather's compassionate approach offers a new perspective that could bring peace and joy to both you and your child. She shares her own experiences with her daughter's addiction and how she found a way to support herself while being there for her daughter. Heather's message is clear: you don't have to sacrifice your happiness for your child's struggles. By taking care of yourself, you can be a stronger support for them.
This episode is a must-listen for any parent feeling the weight of their child's addiction.