Parents
Caron Treatment Centers
Shame & Blame
Shame & Blame
Shame & Blame
Thursday 7th February 2019
Parents share their experiences with shame and blame in raising children with Substance Use Disorder, featuring insights from Rev Zoe Hill.
58 minutes
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Overcoming Shame and Blame: Parents Share Their Journey with Substance Use Disorder
The disease was not her, but the disease did lead to blaming... And I tried harder and harder and failed. And it wasn't until my dad retired and we went into this civilian world that I realized that something was terribly wrong.
How do you cope when your child's addiction brings feelings of shame and blame crashing down on you? In this heartfelt episode of 'My Child & Addiction', a group of parents opens up about their struggles with these overwhelming emotions. The discussion is raw and real, featuring both mothers and fathers from various backgrounds, some of whom are in recovery themselves. They talk about the guilt that haunts them and the societal stigma that makes everything harder.
The episode also features Rev Zoe Hill, Director of Spiritual Care at Caron Treatment Centers, who offers her own reflections and advice. The parents share personal stories, revealing how they've learned to break the cycle of self-blame and focus on the disease itself. They discuss the role of education, the support of Al-Anon, and the impact of social media on addiction stigma. This episode is a powerful reminder that you're not alone in this journey.
It offers hope and practical strategies for coping with these difficult emotions, making it a must-listen for any parent facing similar challenges.