Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
How Addiction Can Be A Blessing For Our Kids
How Addiction Can Be A Blessing For Our Kids
How Addiction Can Be A Blessing For Our Kids
Sunday 22nd October 2017
Michelle Anderson reveals how addiction's challenges can be blessings for kids, offering hope and resilience in 'Love Over Addiction'.
14 minutes
Hopeful
Encouraging
Informative
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About this podcast
Author:
Michelle Anderson
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Turning Addiction's Shadows into Lessons for Our Kids
Let me tell you, I could do a whole episode on my kids and the struggles that we're going through: cleaning their rooms, homework, blah, blah, blah. But I'm not going to do that because they are wonderful kids, so I'm not trying to make them sound like they're perfect, though.
Imagine being in a relationship where addiction casts a long shadow over every aspect of your life. That's where Michelle Anderson found herself, trying to help her husband get sober for over a decade. In this heartfelt episode of 'Love Over Addiction', Michelle shares her deeply personal journey of leaving her husband and how this decision, though tough, turned out to be a blessing for her children.
She recounts the fears she had about breaking her family apart and the unexpected lessons her children learned through this experience. Michelle’s story isn't just about the struggle; it's about the surprising ways that adversity can teach resilience and understanding. During a Celebrate Recovery conference, Michelle brought her eldest son, Lance, to hear her speak. His response to her talk about his father moved everyone in the room and highlighted how children can grow stronger through these challenging times.
This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone feeling trapped in a cycle of addiction. Michelle emphasizes the importance of communicating with children without placing blame on their addicted parent. She also discusses the vital role of seeking help and taking proactive steps to bring about change. Her message is clear: even in the darkest situations, there is light and hope to be found.
If you're exhausted from trying to help someone with addiction or worried about its impact on your children, this episode offers a fresh perspective. Michelle's insights remind us that blessings can emerge from the most difficult circumstances, teaching our kids invaluable life lessons along the way.