Anne Bergen & Jim Derick
Anne Bergen & Jim Derick
Robyn
Robyn
Robyn
Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Robyn shares her journey through her son's mental health struggles and her own recovery, highlighting the importance of self-care and support.
42 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Hopeful
Raw
About this podcast
Author:
Anne Bergen & Jim Derick
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Financial Health in Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Robyn shares her journey through her son's mental health struggles.
- Importance of self-care for parents dealing with a child's addiction.
- Families Anonymous provides crucial support for parents.
- Challenges of codependency and learning to let go.
- Finding hope and healing through personal recovery.
"You let them live, but you love them as they choose to live."
In this heartfelt episode of SAFE - WFPR, hosts Jim Derick and Anne Bergen welcome Robyn Heise, a friend of Jim's, to share her moving story. Robyn opens up about her son's long battle with mental health issues and addiction, and how it impacted her own journey to recovery. The conversation dives into the challenges parents face when their children struggle with substance use disorders and mental health problems.
Robyn and Jim reflect on their personal experiences, highlighting the importance of seeking support and focusing on self-care. They discuss the transformative power of groups like Families Anonymous, where parents can find understanding and solace. The episode is filled with moments of raw honesty and hope, as Robyn talks about hitting her own rock bottom and finding the strength to heal.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with similar struggles, offering a sense of community and the message that recovery is possible for both the individual and their loved ones.