Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
My New Normal
My New Normal
My New Normal
Monday 8th October 2018
Join Ginny Mills on 'A Dose of Hope' as she shares her journey through parenting a child with addiction, offering support and hope to other parents.
5 minutes
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Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
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!Adjusting to a New Reality: Parenting Through Addiction with Ginny Mills
While my child does have a critical disease, her chance of a full life in recovery is real and there for her to embrace.
Parenting always comes with its set of challenges, but nothing quite prepares you for the whirlwind of emotions and obstacles when your child is battling addiction. In this heartfelt episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills, an addiction specialist and mother of a daughter in recovery, opens up about her personal journey.
She paints a vivid picture of how her life transformed from managing school projects and summer camp woes to dealing with emergency room visits and the harrowing realities of substance abuse. Ginny calls this her 'new normal', a term many parents in similar situations will resonate with. Throughout the episode, she offers a lifeline to those navigating these turbulent waters, emphasizing the importance of support groups and shared experiences.
Ginny’s candid reflections provide not just solace but practical tools for parents to become part of the solution. She reminds us that while the journey is undeniably tough, hope and recovery are very much within reach. This episode is a must-listen for any parent grappling with their child's addiction, offering both empathy and actionable advice.