Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
I'm Just So Sad
I'm Just So Sad
I'm Just So Sad
Monday 18th January 2021
Join Ginny Mills as she shares her personal experiences and offers hope to parents navigating the challenges of addiction in 'I'm Just So Sad'.
4 minutes
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Encouraging
Inspiring
About this podcast
Author:
Ginny Mills
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Parental Sadness in the Face of Addiction
I want to feel less sad and more joy. I want to feel less fear and more hope. I want to be able to celebrate recovery milestones with my son and to know that we're all getting healthier together.
Parenting a child struggling with addiction can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, and in this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills opens up about the raw sadness that often accompanies this journey. As an addiction specialist and a parent who has walked this path herself, Ginny provides a space for parents to feel seen and understood. She starts by sharing her own experiences, acknowledging the marathon-like nature of parenting through addiction.
It’s easy to get discouraged or impatient, but Ginny reminds us that taking it one day at a time is crucial. Despite her professional knowledge, she admits to still feeling deep sadness and frustration, especially during family gatherings or when thinking about her son’s struggles. But amidst these heavy emotions, Ginny emphasizes the importance of finding hope in small moments of joy and celebrating recovery milestones.
She reflects on her desire to see her son experience happiness and freedom in his recovery, offering a heartfelt message to parents in similar situations. Throughout the episode, Ginny underscores the value of community and shared experiences, encouraging listeners to connect with resources like ParentingThroughAddiction.com for further support. This episode is a poignant reminder that while the journey through addiction is fraught with challenges, there is always room for hope and progress.