Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
Train Crash
Train Crash
Train Crash
Wednesday 17th October 2018
Ginny Mills likens parenting through addiction to a train crash, sharing personal insights and resources for hope 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!Bracing for Impact: Parenting Through Addiction with Ginny Mills
Like those on the runaway train, we are afraid and are anticipating a crash any minute. Ironically, we aren't actually on the train and our train seems to avoid crashing time after time.
Imagine watching your child's life unravel like a slow-motion train wreck. Ginny Mills, a parent who has walked this harrowing path, knows this feeling all too well. In this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', she draws a powerful parallel between the recent Amtrak crash and the experience of parenting a child struggling with addiction. Just as the train's passengers were unaware of the impending disaster, many parents feel helpless as they watch their child's life spiral out of control.
Ginny shares her personal journey, shedding light on the fear and anticipation that grip parents in these moments of crisis. She explores the emotional turmoil and the often-overwhelming sense of powerlessness, questioning whether children in the throes of addiction feel the same loss of control or are blindsided by their eventual crash. But amidst the chaos, Ginny offers a beacon of hope. She emphasizes that while addiction can dull natural instincts and heighten dangers, recovery is within reach.
This episode isn't just about acknowledging the pain; it's about finding the strength to brace for impact and seek support. Ginny highlights the educational resources, group support, and private consultations available through Parenting Through Addiction, encouraging parents to become proactive participants in their child's recovery journey. By sharing her story and insights, Ginny aims to remind parents that they are not alone and that a brighter future is possible for their children.