Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
How To Help When Your Child Is Suffering From Addiction
How To Help When Your Child Is Suffering From Addiction
How To Help When Your Child Is Suffering From Addiction
Sunday 19th January 2020
Listen to 'Love Over Addiction' as a mother recounts her ten-year journey of helping her son battle addiction. Hope, strength, and resilience.
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Michelle Anderson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Journey Through Her Child's Addiction
I think that bond and relieving that stigma and then him being able to say: not your fault, mom, I love you did everything you could. Like what you just said is like what every mom that s in the thick of it is praying for is hoping for, to hear those wonderful words.
Parenting is tough, but imagine discovering your child is battling addiction. In this heartfelt episode of 'Love Over Addiction', Michelle Anderson sits down with Natalie, a courageous mother who has faced this very challenge. Natalie recounts her ten-year struggle to help her son, who she found smoking pot, and how it evolved into a prolonged battle with addiction. Natalie shares the raw and real moments of setting boundaries, staying in her lane, and resisting the urge to enable her son.
Her story is a testament to the power of tough love and the importance of maintaining one's own mental health while supporting a loved one. Through tears and triumphs, Natalie reveals how these strategies not only saved her son but also strengthened their relationship. Michelle and Natalie delve into the often-overlooked aspect of mental health issues intertwined with addiction.
They discuss the stigma that surrounds addiction and the relief that comes when a loved one finally acknowledges the efforts made on their behalf. Natalie's journey is filled with emotional highs and lows, but it’s her resilience and unwavering support that shine through. For parents in similar situations, this episode offers a beacon of hope.
It’s a reminder that while the road may be long and arduous, maintaining boundaries and seeking support can lead to healing and a deeper connection with your child. Tune in to hear Natalie’s inspiring story and gain insights into navigating the complex world of addiction with love and strength.