Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Waadookodaading Is Ojibwe For We Help Each Other. Why Is This So Significant?
Waadookodaading Is Ojibwe For We Help Each Other. Why Is This So Significant?
Waadookodaading Is Ojibwe For We Help Each Other. Why Is This So Significant?
Sunday 27th June 2021
Discover how Dianne balances love and boundaries in her son's addiction recovery, guided by Ojibwe wisdom, on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'.
17 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Encouraging
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Margaret Swift Thompson
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Ojibwe Wisdom: Navigating Love and Boundaries in Addiction Recovery
Mike is a miracle of recovery, as is every person who survives this chronic, progressive and potentially fatal disease.
How do you balance love and boundaries when a loved one struggles with addiction? This episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast' tackles this heart-wrenching question head-on. Host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Dianne, a mother who has faced the painful reality of her son's addiction. Dianne shares her journey of setting firm yet loving boundaries, guided by the wisdom of her Ojibwe heritage.
She recounts the emotional struggle of being unable to change her son's path, yet refusing to be a passive observer to his self-destruction. One of her powerful statements to her son encapsulates her resolve: 'I can't stop you from going down that road, be damned if I'll sit here and watch you go'. Through candid conversations, Dianne reveals how her culture and personal strength have shaped her approach to recovery, both for herself and her family.
The episode dives into the transformative power of setting boundaries and the essential role of self-care for family members dealing with addiction. Margaret and Dianne's dialogue offers not just empathy but actionable advice for anyone in a similar situation. If you're looking for a blend of heartfelt storytelling and practical wisdom, this episode is a must-listen.