Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
When Other Parents Scare Me
When Other Parents Scare Me
When Other Parents Scare Me
Monday 7th June 2021
Ginny Mills shares her experience with coping with other parents' tragic stories of addiction and offers tips on responding with compassion.
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Ginny Mills
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Facing Fear: Ginny Mills on Dealing with Other Parents' Addiction Stories
When I find myself overwhelmed by the tragedy of other stories, I will remember that true compassion does not have to come from having lived the same experience and that support doesn't require having any answers.
Hearing about other parents' heartbreaking experiences with their children's addiction can be incredibly daunting. In this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills opens up about her own journey as a parent of a child in recovery and how she copes with the fear and guilt that come from hearing tragic stories of overdose and loss.
Ginny doesn't shy away from the tough emotions, instead, she shares practical advice on how to process these feelings and respond with empathy and support, even if you haven't walked the same path. She encourages parents to choose gratitude and learn from others' experiences, rather than avoiding them. Ginny also highlights the importance of being part of the solution in your child's recovery, offering a wealth of resources available through ParentingThroughAddiction.com.
From educational videos to group support and private consultations, there are tools to help parents navigate this challenging journey. Ginny's heartfelt message reminds us that true compassion doesn't require having all the answers. This episode is a must-listen for any parent grappling with fear and guilt in their child's addiction journey.