Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Tina Jayes
When Your Sibling Has Substance Use Issues; Finding Sanity And Practicing Self-Care, with Tina Jayes
When Your Sibling Has Substance Use Issues; Finding Sanity And Practicing Self-Care, with Tina Jayes
When Your Sibling Has Substance Use Issues; Finding Sanity And Practicing Self-Care, with Tina Jayes
Thursday 9th April 2020
Brenda Zane talks with Tina Jayes about growing up with an addicted sibling, highlighting self-care and communication in families affected by addiction.
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Sibling Struggles: Growing Up with Addiction and Finding Balance
I think people today have a less of a problem saying: yeah, I'm seeing a therapist or my child is going to get some help and some counseling, because what you know, we're talking about the let's see, what years would this have been like The Early 70s, Early 70s?
Imagine growing up in a household where addiction casts a long shadow. In this episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda Zane sits down with her college friend Tina Jayes to unpack the challenges and heartaches of living with a sibling battling substance abuse. Tina opens up about her turbulent childhood, marked by her older brother's drug addiction and an alcoholic mother, all while navigating the chaos with little supervision and financial strain.
She candidly shares the heartbreak of losing her brother to an overdose and reflects on how these experiences have shaped her life and parenting style today. But it's not all doom and gloom. Tina offers a ray of hope by discussing the coping strategies and self-care practices that helped her find sanity amidst the turmoil. From affordable self-care tips for parents to practical advice on communicating difficult truths to your children, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.
Brenda and Tina emphasize the often-overlooked impact of addiction on siblings and the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining open lines of communication within the family. Whether you're a parent grappling with a child's addiction or a sibling trying to make sense of it all, this episode provides a compassionate look at the ripple effects of substance abuse and the paths to healing.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that offers both empathy and practical advice, reminding you that you're not alone in this journey.