Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
The Spy Game
The Spy Game
The Spy Game
Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Ginny Mills tackles the 'spy game' parents play with addicted children, offering advice on fostering trust and recovery.
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Ginny Mills
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free from the Spy Game: A Parent's Guide to Trust and Recovery
When I obsess and engage in the compulsive pursuit of evidence to confirm drug use, I accomplish nothing except for feeding my addiction to trying to control my daughter's using.
Parenting a child grappling with substance abuse can feel like navigating a minefield. In this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills, an addiction specialist and parent, dives into the all-too-common 'spy game' that many parents find themselves playing. Mills shares her own experiences of sneaking peeks at her daughter's phone and using GPS to track her movements, all in a desperate attempt to confirm suspicions of drug use.
It's a scenario many parents will recognize—the fine line between normal teenage behavior and the gut-wrenching fear that something is seriously wrong. But is spying the answer? Mills argues that this obsessive need to control and verify only fuels the cycle of addiction and mistrust. Instead, she advocates for respecting your child's privacy and creating an environment where they feel safe to seek help.
This episode isn't just about highlighting the problem; it's about offering a pathway to healthier, more supportive relationships. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to shift from being a detective to being a supportive ally in their child's recovery journey. Mills emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences, encouraging parents to join support networks where they can share stories and find solace in knowing they're not alone.
For those feeling trapped in the spy game, this episode offers a lifeline. It’s a heartfelt reminder that trust and understanding can pave the way for real change and recovery.