Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Unbroken: A Mother's Story of Parenting Beyond Alcohol's Generational Grip - A Hopestream Family Story
Unbroken: A Mother's Story of Parenting Beyond Alcohol's Generational Grip - A Hopestream Family Story
Unbroken: A Mother's Story of Parenting Beyond Alcohol's Generational Grip - A Hopestream Family Story
Thursday 3rd April 2025
Patrina shares her emotional journey of supporting her daughter through alcohol addiction and recovery, highlighting resilience and the power of love.
41 minutes
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Author:
Brenda Zane
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Recognising early signs of addiction can be crucial.
- Seeking professional help is essential for recovery.
- Coping mechanisms like hiking or mantras can help parents manage stress.
- Family support plays a significant role in recovery.
- Personal healing is important for those supporting someone with addiction.
When there's a fire on the mountain, the mountain remains still.
In this heartfelt episode of Hopestream, host Brenda Zane sits down with Patrina, a mother who shares her deeply personal journey of supporting her daughter through alcohol addiction and into recovery. As Patrina's daughter began her college life, their relationship remained strong, but Patrina started noticing unsettling changes. From odd texts to dropped classes, the signs were there, and Patrina's maternal instincts told her something was wrong.
This episode is a raw and emotional recount of a mother's unwavering support for her daughter, despite the challenges posed by addiction and the trauma it brought up from Patrina's own past experiences with addiction in her family. Patrina discusses how she coped with her daughter's erratic behaviour and the steps they took towards seeking help, including a stint in a treatment program in Hawaii.
She also shares the coping mechanisms she adopted for herself, like hiking and a grounding mantra, to manage the stress and anxiety that came with her daughter's struggles. Through tears and triumphs, Patrina's story is one of resilience, hope, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. This episode is a testament to the power of love and the importance of seeking help for both the individual struggling with addiction and their family members.
Tune in to hear Patrina's inspiring journey and gain insights into navigating the complexities of supporting a loved one through addiction and recovery.