Heather Ross
Heather Ross
EP79 From Grandparents to Parents, Navigating the Complexities of Relative Caregivers With Guest Catherine Becker
EP79 From Grandparents to Parents, Navigating the Complexities of Relative Caregivers With Guest Catherine Becker
EP79 From Grandparents to Parents, Navigating the Complexities of Relative Caregivers With Guest Catherine Becker
Friday 5th May 2023
Heather Ross speaks with Catherine and Katie Becker about their journey through relative caregiving, addiction, and family healing.
38 minutes
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Catherine's experience of becoming a full-time parent to her grandchildren and founding a support group for relative caregivers
- Katie's emotional journey through addiction, recovery, and co-parenting with her mother
- The complexities of family dynamics and the impact of addiction on the entire family system
- The power of love, compassion, and support in family recovery
- Insightful perspectives on addiction, recovery, and navigating the challenges of becoming full-time relative caregivers
Just love them. It's hard sometimes. It's hard to be there and you have to have those boundaries. But if they come to you and they want that help, don't walk away because that's something that you're going to regret way down the road. Just be there when they're ready. They're not going to do anything until they're ready to do it. So you've just got to wait and you've got to love them and you have to be ready to be there for them.
Heather Ross sits down with Catherine Becker, founder of Joys and Challenges of Relative Caregivers, and her daughter Katie for a touching discussion on family, addiction, and recovery. Catherine shares her journey of stepping in as a full-time parent to her grandchildren after her daughter Katie struggled with substance use disorder.
What started as a personal challenge led Catherine to create a nonprofit that supports others in similar situations, offering everything from financial help to a 24/7 online forum for caregivers. Katie opens up about the emotional toll of losing her children to her parents' care and how her mother's unwavering support helped her find her way to recovery. Now, in a better place, Katie is co-parenting with her mother, providing a unique perspective on how families can heal together.
This episode dives deep into the complexities of family dynamics affected by addiction and the power of love and compassion in overcoming these challenges. For anyone navigating the rocky terrain of relative caregiving or seeking hope in the face of addiction, this conversation offers valuable insights and heartfelt advice.