Heather Ross

Living With Your Child's Addiction

Heather Ross

  • EP80 Transforming Together - A Mother's Personal Recovery Process with Guest Marcie Steinberg

EP80 Transforming Together - A Mother's Personal Recovery Process with Guest Marcie Steinberg

Friday 12th May 2023

Join Heather Ross and Marcie Steinberg as they discuss family recovery, emotional safety, and finding hope amidst addiction challenges.
45 minutes
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About this podcast

Living With Your Child's Addiction
Author:
Heather Ross
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Marcie's Path: A Mother's Journey Through Recovery and Hope

Episode Overview

  • Heather and Marcie discuss their personal journeys with their children's struggles with mental health and addiction
  • They share insights on family recovery, gratitude, and emotional safety
  • The conversation covers the challenges of navigating treatment programs and financial obstacles
  • Heather and Marcie emphasize the importance of peer support and community in the recovery process
  • They offer hope and resilience for parents facing similar struggles
I would like parents to know that this journey is long and nonlinear, but that there is hope. Being able to connect with other parents who have been there is life-changing.
Imagine the heartbreak of watching your child struggle with addiction. In this touching episode, Heather Ross sits down with Marcie Steinberg to explore her emotional journey alongside her son's battle with substance misuse. Marcie opens up about the initial steps they took, including enrolling her son in a wilderness program, and the realization that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint.
Her candid account reveals the ups and downs of her son's return home and the gaps in support that she had to navigate on her own. Marcie shares the valuable lessons she learned and the resources that became lifelines during their journey. From coping with the absence of her adolescent child to finding the right services to support him, Marcie's story is one of resilience and transformation.
She emphasizes the importance of emotional safety, gratitude, and community support in her own recovery process, highlighting how these elements helped her find hope and strength. Throughout their conversation, Heather and Marcie discuss the critical importance of family recovery. They delve into the power of connection and the ways in which parents can foster a nurturing environment for their children. This episode is a heartfelt testament to the enduring spirit of parents who are walking this challenging path.
Whether you're a parent facing similar struggles or someone seeking to understand the complexities of addiction recovery, Marcie's journey offers a beacon of hope and practical insights. Tune in to hear how one mother's perseverance and dedication have paved the way for healing and a brighter future.