Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
Sharing My Story
Sharing My Story
Sharing My Story
Wednesday 18th July 2018
Ginny Mills discusses the challenges and benefits of sharing her child's addiction and recovery story, offering hope to other parents in 'A Dose of Hope'.
6 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Empowering
Informative
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!Finding Strength in Vulnerability: A Parent's Journey Through Addiction
If my son can share his story of addiction and recovery, so can I. It's almost as if, now that he is in recovery, he's teaching us how to be in parent recovery.
What happens when you open up about your child's addiction? In this heartfelt episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills gets real about her personal journey as a parent dealing with her child's substance use issues. She dives into the fears and stigmas that often keep parents silent, sharing how difficult it can be to talk about these struggles openly. But Ginny doesn't stop there.
She also explores how her son's bravery in owning his recovery journey inspired her to become an advocate for other parents facing similar battles. By sharing her story, Ginny aims to provide a lifeline of hope and encouragement to families who feel isolated and overwhelmed. She offers practical advice on how to take those first daunting steps towards advocacy, emphasizing that even small acts of sharing can have a big impact.
This episode is a must-listen for any parent feeling the weight of their child's addiction, offering not just empathy but actionable steps towards healing and community support.