Angie Reno
Angie Reno
Season 1 - Control and the Illusion of Having It
Season 1 - Control and the Illusion of Having It
Season 1 - Control and the Illusion of Having It
Monday 24th January 2022
Angie Reno shares how focusing on self-improvement and building a supportive community can help you support a loved one with substance use disorder.
17 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Supportive
Educational
Hopeful
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Author:
Angie Reno
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Balance: Supporting a Loved One with Substance Use Disorder
The best thing we can do is work on ourselves... start educating yourself and start understanding that this is a nuanced challenge if your child is battling with a substance use disorder.
When you're in the thick of helping someone you love battle substance use disorder (SUD), it can feel like you're losing control of everything. In this heartfelt episode of 'Siblinghood of Recovery', Angie Reno dives into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges that come with supporting a loved one through their addiction journey. She shares her personal experiences and the wisdom she's gained, emphasizing that the best way to help someone else is to first work on yourself.
Angie introduces listeners to the concept of focusing on self-improvement as a means to provide better support. She underscores the importance of understanding what you can and cannot control, which is crucial for maintaining your own mental health while supporting someone else. Through anecdotes and expert insights, Angie discusses how building a healthier sense of self can make you a more effective support system. Angie also highlights the power of community.
Addiction can be isolating, not just for the person struggling but for their loved ones too. She suggests finding or creating a support network, whether it's through local groups, online communities, or professional therapy. These connections can offer much-needed emotional support and practical advice. The episode also delves into different parenting styles and their impact on relationships with loved ones battling SUD. Angie contrasts authoritarian parenting with authoritative parenting, advocating for the latter's approach of open communication and mutual respect.
This method, she explains, is far more effective in fostering trust and cooperation. Throughout the episode, Angie references various resources, from TED Talks to books on trauma and addiction, providing listeners with a toolkit to better understand and manage their situations. If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to best support your loved one, this episode offers a beacon of hope and practical advice.
Tune in to 'Siblinghood of Recovery' for an empathetic and insightful discussion that could make all the difference.