EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

In this deeply personal episode, Cathy and I peel back the layers of what parent support looks like during your child's long-term recovery, sharing some intimate "what if" questions that continue to echo in our minds.

Drawing from our own experiences with three kids in recovery, we explore the nuanced emotional landscape of supporting our kids, and ourselves, through the challenges of substance misuse and mental health issues.

We answer questions like,

"What's my role when when my child is 5+ years into recovery?

"How do you balance vigilance with trust and letting go of control?"

We dive into raw, honest conversations about:

• Questioning our past parenting decisions
• Understanding unique recovery journeys
• Maintaining our own personal recovery practices
• Recognizing the unexpected gifts within challenging experiences

You'll even hear a kayaking analogy that might act as a powerful metaphor for your recovery, learn why there's no "normal" path to healing, and discover how parents can find hope and resilience when supporting children through their unhealthy substance use and into sustained recovery.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• The Chinese Farmer Episode with Dina Cannizzaro (#173)
• Episode #251 with Enzo Narciso (Brenda's son)

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