Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep265 – Parenting in Recovery
Ep265 – Parenting in Recovery
Ep265 – Parenting in Recovery
Monday 14th October 2024
Sheri and Matt Salis discuss how recovery from alcoholism has transformed their parenting style, focusing on emotional safety and personal growth.
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57 minutes
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Focus on creating an emotionally safe environment for children.
- Reflect on past parenting mistakes and learn from them.
- Reduce negative behaviours like yelling and teasing.
- Involve children in adult conversations to value their opinions.
- Allow kids to face natural consequences rather than overprotecting them.
I wish I had changed when she was younger so that she could experience some of the change.
Parenting is hard enough, but throw in the challenges of recovery from alcoholism, and you've got a whole new ball game. In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis open up about how their approach to parenting has evolved through Matt's journey to sobriety. They candidly discuss the significant changes they've made to create an emotionally safe environment for their children.
From reducing yelling to appreciating each child's unique quirks, Sheri and Matt share the ups and downs of their parenting transformation. Sheri talks about how she used to feel the need to protect the children from Matt's unpredictable reactions during his drinking days. Now, she finds herself more at ease and able to parent in a way that feels right for her.
Matt, on the other hand, reflects on his struggle to hold back from yelling and teasing, habits that were deeply ingrained but ultimately harmful. The couple also touches on how they now involve their kids in adult conversations, valuing their opinions and expertise. One of the most poignant moments comes when Sheri admits she wishes she had changed her parenting style earlier so her older children could have benefited from a more stable environment.
The couple acknowledges their past mistakes but focuses on the positive changes they've made, like prioritising emotional safety and allowing their kids to face natural consequences. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the tricky waters of parenting while recovering from addiction. It offers a raw and honest look at the struggles and triumphs that come with such a journey.
You'll walk away with practical advice and a renewed sense of hope that positive change is possible, no matter how late it may seem.