Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
Never Too Late
Never Too Late
Never Too Late
Friday 8th June 2018
Discover how a high school dropout found his path in recovery and counseling, offering hope to parents in this episode of 'A Dose of Hope'.
5 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
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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!Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: A High School Dropout's Path to Recovery
Learning can take place in all kinds of settings. When I get discouraged about his decision to drop out of high school, I will remind myself that he probably experienced enough pain in addiction to choose recovery sooner as a result of that decision.
Picture the heartbreak of seeing your child drop out of high school, only to watch them spiral into addiction. This episode of 'A Dose of Hope' brings you Ginny Mills' raw and inspiring story about her son's unexpected journey. Ginny, both an addiction specialist and a mother, recounts the emotional rollercoaster of her son's decision to leave school and how it felt like the end of the world.
But, as life would have it, this wasn't the end but a new beginning. Through the streets and the struggles of addiction, her son discovered life lessons that no classroom could teach. His path led him back to education, but this time with a purpose and passion for counseling others on their recovery journeys. Ginny's story is a beacon of hope for parents feeling lost in their child's decisions.
It emphasizes that learning isn't confined to traditional classrooms; it's in the experiences, the mistakes, and the recovery. The episode also highlights resources like ParentingThroughAddiction.com, offering support and community for parents navigating similar challenges. Tune in to hear how setbacks can become comebacks and how education can take many forms, especially in the context of recovery.