Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
Inner Circles
Inner Circles
Inner Circles
Monday 23rd November 2020
Ginny Mills shares how building an inner circle can provide crucial support for parents facing their child's addiction in 'A Dose of Hope'.
5 minutes
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Author:
Ginny Mills
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Creating Your Inner Circle: A Lifeline for Parents of Addicted Children
We were encouraged to grow a strong inner circle of people we could be completely honest with about how our kids were doing, how we were doing and with whom we could ask to support us.
Imagine being in a room full of strangers, feeling lost and overwhelmed by your child's addiction. That's where Ginny Mills found herself, but she soon discovered the transformative power of building an 'inner circle' of support. In this heartfelt episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny opens up about her journey through parent support groups and how they became her lifeline.
She emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who genuinely care and can offer both emotional and practical help. Ginny breaks down the concept of concentric circles in our social lives. The outer circle consists of acquaintances who might just be curious about your situation. You can keep them at arm's length with brief, vague answers. The middle circle includes those who care more deeply and can be given more detailed information.
But it's the inner circle that truly matters – those few trusted individuals who provide unwavering support and practical help. Drawing from her own experiences, Ginny recalls her initial skepticism and anger during her first parent support group meetings. She couldn't understand why others were laughing and smiling in such a dire situation. Over time, however, she began to absorb their hope and found herself looking forward to these gatherings.
She highlights the joy and relief that come from shared experiences and laughter, urging parents to remain open to these moments. Ginny also touches on the resources available at ParentingThroughAddiction.com, from educational videos to private consultations. These tools are designed to help parents become part of the solution for their child's recovery. She encourages parents to explore these resources and share the podcast with others who might need a dose of hope.
This episode is a testament to the power of community and the importance of not facing these challenges alone. By building a strong inner circle, parents can find the support they need to navigate the difficult journey of their child's addiction.