Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
When Will It Get Easier
When Will It Get Easier
When Will It Get Easier
Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Ginny Mills shares her journey through her child's addiction recovery, focusing on self-care, realistic expectations, and finding gratitude.
4 minutes
Encouraging
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
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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!Finding Light in Darkness: A Parent's Path Through Addiction Recovery
With time, our sunburn will heal, and while I am genuinely amazed that it seems to take so much longer than I expected, I will choose to have gratitude for Every Single Day of true recovery to date and know that we have both grown and healed so much already.
Picture the heartache of watching your child struggle with addiction. It’s a journey fraught with emotional turbulence, but Ginny Mills, an addiction specialist and mother of a daughter in recovery, offers a beacon of hope in this episode of 'A Dose of Hope'. Ginny shares her deeply personal experiences, tackling the tough questions many parents face: When will it get easier? How do you set realistic expectations without losing hope?
And, crucially, how do you take care of yourself while supporting your child? Ginny opens up about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with recovery. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, not just for the parent but for the child's recovery too. Through candid anecdotes, she reveals how she learned to unlearn negative behaviors and develop healthier coping mechanisms. It's not just about abstaining from substances; it's about rebuilding life on new foundations.
One poignant moment in the episode is when Ginny talks about coping with uncomfortable emotions. Rather than numbing the pain, she encourages parents to embrace these feelings as part of the healing process. Her message is clear: emotions are temporary, and with time, they will pass. Ginny also discusses the challenge of finding gratitude amidst the chaos. It's not easy, but she believes it's essential for recovery.
She shares practical tips and resources available through Parenting Through Addiction, such as educational videos, information about treatment centers, and group support. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that parents are not alone in their struggles. Ginny's story is one of resilience and hope, offering a lifeline to those navigating the choppy waters of addiction recovery. If you're a parent facing similar challenges, this episode might just provide the comfort and encouragement you need.