Living Today: A Parent's Guide to Navigating a Child's Addiction
Today's reminder: my son may or may not enter treatment or begin recovery Tomorrow. I will choose to live my life instead of putting my life on hold, waiting to see if he gets help for his life Today or Tomorrow, or Next Week, or Next Month or Next Year.
How do you keep going when it feels like tomorrow will never come? In this heartfelt episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills, an addiction specialist and mother of a daughter in recovery, shares a deeply personal meditation aimed at parents grappling with their child's substance use issues. Ginny's candid reflections offer a blend of professional advice and lived experience, creating a lifeline for those feeling lost in the chaos of addiction.
She emphasizes the importance of accepting the reality of the situation and choosing to live fully, rather than putting life on hold while waiting for a child's recovery. Through her compassionate guidance, Ginny encourages parents to focus on their own self-care and healing, reminding them that they cannot control their child's choices. This episode is a beacon of hope, stressing that both parent and child can achieve a sustainable, fulfilling life in recovery.
Tune in for a dose of encouragement and practical advice on navigating this challenging journey.