Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Cathy Cioth
Letting Go of Expectations and Dealing with Grief When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Cathy Cioth
Letting Go of Expectations and Dealing with Grief When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Cathy Cioth
Letting Go of Expectations and Dealing with Grief When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Cathy Cioth
Thursday 1st December 2022
Brenda Zane and Cathy Cioth explore letting go of expectations, coping with grief, and self-care for parents of children misusing substances on Hopestream.
34 minutes
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Letting Go of Expectations and Embracing Grief: A Parenting Journey Through Addiction
You say they are not my report card, and once you get to that point, oh my gosh.
What happens when your child's life takes a turn you never expected? In this heartfelt episode of Hopestream, host Brenda Zane sits down with her business partner and fellow mom, Cathy Cioth, to tackle this very question. Together, they explore the emotional rollercoaster that comes with parenting a child who's experimenting with or addicted to substances.
Brenda and Cathy share personal stories from their own families, shedding light on the harsh reality that our children's lives may not always match the dreams we had for them. The conversation dives deep into the importance of letting go of our expectations and focusing on the present. Cathy and Brenda discuss how projecting our own desires and experiences onto our children can do more harm than good.
They also address the grief that parents feel when their child's path diverges from what they envisioned. This episode isn't just about the struggles, though; it's also about finding hope and practical solutions. You'll hear about coping mechanisms that have worked for these two moms, including the significance of self-care and wellness. They offer valuable insights into understanding addiction and emphasize the importance of prevention and treatment.
Plus, there are a few tangents and light-hearted moments that make this episode both touching and relatable. If you're a parent grappling with your child's substance use, this episode offers a compassionate space to feel understood and supported. Tune in for a candid discussion that balances emotional depth with practical advice.