Michelle Weidenbenner
Michelle Weidenbenner
What if I Get The "Call?"
What if I Get The "Call?"
What if I Get The "Call?"
Thursday 19th December 2019
Psychologist Clare Cory offers advice for mothers on setting boundaries, self-care, and finding peace amidst the fear of addiction.
42 minutes
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Michelle Weidenbenner
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Finding Calm in Chaos: A Psychologist's Guide for Mothers of Addicted Loved Ones
It's okay and even healthy and may help your children to step back, you know, and focus on your own life and tend to your own garden, and when you've done everything that you can, let go and let god.
Living in constant fear of that dreaded phone call is a reality for many mothers of addicted loved ones. In this episode of 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up', Michelle Weidenbenner sits down with Clare Cory, a seasoned psychologist with over three decades of experience in addiction recovery. Clare shares her wisdom on navigating the turbulent waters of addiction, offering practical advice on setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and the importance of detaching with love.
Clare acknowledges the immense fear and anxiety that grips these mothers daily. She emphasizes that while there's no one-size-fits-all solution, finding peace amidst the chaos is possible. Clare discusses the significance of focusing on one's own well-being, likening it to tending to your own garden. She provides actionable tips on how to maintain personal health and sanity while supporting a loved one through their recovery journey. Listeners will find Clare's approach both compassionate and realistic.
She doesn't shy away from the harsh truths of addiction but offers a path forward that prioritizes the mental and emotional health of mothers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of a loved one's addiction. Clare's insights serve as a guiding light, helping mothers to not only cope but thrive despite the ongoing turmoil.