Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
Kryptonite
Kryptonite
Kryptonite
Monday 10th September 2018
Ginny Mills shares her journey of accepting her son's addiction and finding hope, comparing it to Superman's Kryptonite. Listen now.
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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!Superman's Kryptonite: A Mother's Battle with Her Son's Addiction
Whether superman, my son or myself, we all have our kryptonite. When my son is exposed to his, I know that I have to limit my exposure to him, lest it make me sick, weak and afraid too.
Imagine having a child who seems invincible, both physically and mentally. Ginny Mills knows this feeling all too well. Her son, strong and resilient, has always been a source of pride. But there's a dark side to his strength - the belief that he can conquer his addiction alone. In this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny shares her deeply personal story, drawing a poignant parallel between her son's struggle with addiction and Superman's vulnerability to Kryptonite.
Ginny recounts how she tried to use the Superman story to help her son understand that everyone has weaknesses. For Superman, it was Kryptonite; for her son, it's drugs. This metaphor has helped her son see that even the strongest individuals have their breaking points. Ginny's journey is one of learning to respect her son's strength while also recognizing that addiction is a formidable opponent. Throughout her story, Ginny candidly discusses the emotional turmoil she faces as a parent.
When her son is using, she feels weak and terrified, grappling with the urge to control the uncontrollable. It's a heart-wrenching battle of wanting to protect her child while accepting her own limitations. Ginny emphasizes the crucial role of support systems in recovery. She highlights resources like Parenting Through Addiction, which have been lifelines for her.
By seeking help and limiting her exposure to her son's addiction, Ginny finds the strength to continue loving and supporting him without losing herself in the process. This episode is a powerful reminder that everyone has their own Kryptonite. Acceptance and support are key to finding hope and healing in the face of addiction. Ginny's story offers solace and encouragement to parents navigating similar journeys, reminding them that they are not alone.