MartinJon
MartinJon
True Love Over Tough Love Every Time
True Love Over Tough Love Every Time
True Love Over Tough Love Every Time
Sunday 7th November 2021
Discover compassionate parenting strategies for children battling substance abuse with Gretchen and MartinJon on 'Recover Yourself'.
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Get the buttons here!Parenting with Compassion: Navigating Substance Abuse with Gretchen and MartinJon
Love, deep love, when we have it for ourselves and can offer it to others can very quickly look tough as it relates to the tough love movement, but it is what motivates those actions that are the measure.
What does it mean to parent a child struggling with substance abuse? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Recover Yourself: Out from Under the Influence', host MartinJon sits down with Gretchen to explore the delicate balance between true love and tough love in parenting. Gretchen, a staunch advocate for harm reduction, opens up about her personal journey with her son's addiction and how it led her to become a vocal member of Mothers United to End the War on Drugs.
The conversation dives into the misconceptions surrounding tough love, revealing how genuine love can sometimes appear tough but is rooted in deep compassion. Gretchen and MartinJon also tackle the stigma and shame often faced by parents, highlighting how these feelings can impede their own recovery process. They stress the importance of 'recovering to' something meaningful rather than merely 'recovering from' addiction.
As the episode unfolds, listeners are left with a hopeful message: always keep an open door for those battling addiction. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to support loved ones through the challenges of substance abuse.