Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
Giant Jenga
Giant Jenga
Giant Jenga
Wednesday 20th June 2018
Ginny Mills discusses the balancing act of recovery using Giant Jenga as a metaphor. Learn about setting boundaries, self-care, and finding stability.
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Ginny Mills
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Juggling Recovery: Lessons from Giant Jenga with Ginny Mills
Recovery truly is a balancing act. Those with addiction and those who love them have to find ways to balance a full life in recovery while maintaining the strong central core of stability.
Picture a game of Giant Jenga. Now, imagine that each block represents a different aspect of your life while dealing with a loved one’s addiction. In this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills shares how this simple game mirrors the delicate balancing act required in recovery. Ginny and her husband discuss how their lives have felt like a precarious stack of Jenga blocks since their son began his recovery journey.
They talk about the constant challenge of balancing boundaries with compassion, prioritizing self-care while supporting their son, and finding a reliable support system to keep everything from toppling over. Ginny emphasizes the importance of staying away from controlling and rescuing behaviors, comparing it to avoiding pulling out the wrong Jenga block. She believes that maintaining a stable core is crucial for long-term recovery.
The episode offers practical advice and heartfelt insights, making it a must-listen for any parent navigating the complexities of their child’s addiction. Whether you’re seeking tips on setting boundaries or looking for ways to maintain your own well-being, this episode provides valuable takeaways. Tune in to hear Ginny’s reflections and discover how you can find stability in the midst of recovery’s challenges.