Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
The Steps
The Steps
The Steps
Monday 21st December 2020
Ginny Mills discusses how working the Al-Anon steps can help parents of children struggling with addiction find hope and healing on 'A Dose of Hope'.
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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!Parenting Through Addiction: Embracing Al-Anon Steps for Healing
We began to recognize that we could benefit from working the steps and show our son that we were willing to take a look at our unmanageable lives, our insanity, the exact nature of our wrongs- not his- and our own character defects.
Facing the heartache of a child's addiction can leave parents feeling lost and overwhelmed. In this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', host Ginny Mills opens up about her journey with the Al-Anon steps, offering a guiding light for parents navigating similar struggles. Ginny, both an addiction specialist and a parent of a daughter in recovery, brings a deeply personal perspective to the table, sharing how these steps have provided her with a framework for self-examination and growth.
She emphasizes the importance of embracing the concept of a higher power, which can be a challenging but transformative aspect of recovery. Ginny's candid reflections reveal how working on one's own unmanageable life and character defects can model recovery for children, demonstrating that change is possible and that they are not alone in their journey. This episode isn't just about theory; it's filled with practical advice and encouragement for parents willing to take that first step toward healing.
By listening, parents can gain insights into their own behaviors and attitudes, potentially uncovering how they may have inadvertently contributed to their child's struggles. Ginny underscores that recovery is a continuous journey, not a final destination, and every step forward is significant. For those seeking more support, Ginny highlights resources available through ParentingThroughAddiction.com, including educational materials, group support, and private consultations with addiction specialists.
This episode serves as a reminder that hope and healing are within reach, even in the darkest times. Tune in to find solace, understanding, and actionable steps to begin your own path to recovery.