Recovery Internet Radio
Rob Ryberg, Rick Atwater
The Perfect Suburban Family
The Perfect Suburban Family
The Perfect Suburban Family
Tuesday 16th August 2022
Brenda Napholz discusses parenting through addiction, grief, and the importance of community support on Recovery Internet Radio.
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Get the buttons here!Brenda Napholz: Parenting Through Addiction and Building Community Support
When you understand trauma and substance use disorder and stop putting moral judgment on people, you're more easily able to de-escalate situations and hopefully not charge them in the punitive system.
What does it mean to parent through the storm of addiction? Brenda Napholz knows this challenge intimately. In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Internet Radio, hosts Rob Ryberg and Rick Atwater sit down with Brenda, a mother who has faced addiction head-on within her family for over a decade. Brenda's story is one of resilience, transformation, and community activism.
As the President of The Break, a teen center in Crystal Lake, IL, and a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, she has dedicated her life to supporting young people and families grappling with substance use disorders. Brenda opens up about the profound grief and personal growth that come with parenting through addiction. She emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma and substance use without casting moral judgments.
By doing so, she believes we can better de-escalate crises and avoid punitive measures that often do more harm than good. Her insights are not just theoretical; they are drawn from her lived experience and her work at The Break. The conversation also delves into the resources available at The Break and the vital role of community activism and education in advocating for those affected by addiction.
Brenda's passion for creating supportive environments shines through as she discusses how community involvement can make a significant difference in recovery journeys. This episode is a compassionate exploration of the realities of addiction in suburban settings. It's a call to action for understanding, support, and activism. If you're navigating similar struggles or looking for ways to support loved ones, Brenda's story offers both hope and practical advice.