Bridget Manley
Bridget Manley
Suzanne - "We Don't Learn Our Lessons From Safe, Happy Places. We Learn From Hard, Gritty Places."
Suzanne - "We Don't Learn Our Lessons From Safe, Happy Places. We Learn From Hard, Gritty Places."
Suzanne - "We Don't Learn Our Lessons From Safe, Happy Places. We Learn From Hard, Gritty Places."
Tuesday 11th April 2017
Hear Suzanne's journey from retirement dreams to raising her granddaughters while her daughter battles addiction on 'Birds In A Tree'.
49 minutes
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Bridget Manley
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Parenting & Children
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Relationships & Community
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Get the buttons here!Suzanne's Journey: From Retirement Dreams to Raising Granddaughters
When you are going through a struggle or something painful, it's an opportunity for growth.
Imagine gearing up for a peaceful retirement only to find yourself suddenly responsible for three young children. That's exactly what happened to Suzanne and her husband. Just as they were about to embark on their golden years, a phone call turned their world upside down. They became foster parents and legal guardians to their three granddaughters, stepping in while their daughter and son-in-law battled addiction.
On Suzanne's 60th birthday, the children came to live with them, marking the start of a new chapter filled with unexpected challenges and deep emotional struggles. Suzanne shares the heartache of watching her daughter spiral into addiction, feeling helpless and unprepared. Yet, amid the chaos, she found a new purpose. As an educator, Suzanne always believed in being a hero for kids who lacked emotional support at home. Now, this mission hit closer to home than ever before.
She had to become that hero for her own granddaughters. Raising three little girls wasn't easy, especially when dealing with the grief of not knowing how to help her daughter. Suzanne talks candidly about feeling overwhelmed and the hard climb back to normalcy for her family. But she also highlights the incredible growth that comes from facing such tough times. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and love.
Suzanne emphasizes the importance of fostering independence and self-sufficiency in children, warning against doing everything for them as it can harm their self-esteem. Through her experiences, she learned valuable lessons about parenting, grandparenting, and supporting loved ones through their darkest days. Tune in to hear Suzanne's inspiring story on 'Birds In A Tree'. It's a heartfelt tale of love, loss, and grit that offers valuable insights for anyone navigating the complexities of family life.