Heather Ross
Heather Ross
EP111 The Truth About Codependence and Enabling
EP111 The Truth About Codependence and Enabling
EP111 The Truth About Codependence and Enabling
Friday 14th February 2025
Heather Ross dispels myths about codependence and enabling, offering compassionate, actionable advice for parents supporting a child with addiction.
11 minutes
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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
- Parental instincts are key tools for connection and support.
- Labels like 'codependent' and 'enabler' are harmful and unhelpful.
- Parents need clear, actionable steps rather than warnings.
- Maintaining a meaningful connection with your child is crucial.
- Practical guidance can help parents support their children effectively.
"Your connection with your child and your instincts to help and support them are not the problem. It's the key."
In this episode of 'Living With Your Child's Addiction', Heather Ross tackles the often misunderstood concepts of codependence and enabling in the context of supporting a child struggling with substance use. Heather passionately argues that these labels are not only unhelpful but actually harmful to parents. She believes that parental instincts, far from being a problem, are crucial tools for fostering connection and encouraging positive change.
Heather shares her personal journey with her daughter's addiction, offering heartfelt advice on how to navigate these challenges with compassion and understanding. She emphasises that parents need clear, actionable steps rather than warnings about what not to do. By providing practical guidance on maintaining a meaningful connection with their child, Heather aims to empower parents to support their children effectively.
This episode is a must-listen for any parent feeling overwhelmed by the conflicting advice surrounding addiction and looking for a compassionate approach to healing their family relationships.