Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
224: Parenting a Child with Addiction with Steve D.
224: Parenting a Child with Addiction with Steve D.
224: Parenting a Child with Addiction with Steve D.
Monday 13th March 2023
Join Duane Osterlind and Steve D. as they discuss parenting a child with addiction and the lessons learned on this challenging journey.
40 minutes
informative
hopeful
challenging
empathetic
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Steve D. shares his personal journey with his son's addiction.
- Key lessons on setting boundaries and consequences.
- The importance of self-care for parents.
- Resources and education for understanding addiction.
- The role of empathy and support in recovery.
It's a marathon and not a sprint, and I needed to be better at certain times, and I wasn't. And it was because I didn't take care of myself.
In this episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind speaks with Steve D., a father who has navigated the challenging waters of parenting a child with an addiction. Steve's youngest child faced a near-lethal addiction to alcohol, prompting Steve to retire from his 30-year career on Wall Street to focus on understanding addiction and supporting his family. His journey led him to become a parent peer addiction coach, author, and advocate for families dealing with similar issues.
Steve discusses the critical lessons he learned along the way, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and allowing natural consequences to unfold. These strategies, he learned, were essential in helping his son realize the severity of his addiction. Steve also highlights the role of empathy, both from professionals and other experienced parents, which reinforced the value of supportive community networks during recovery. A significant part of Steve's message is the importance of self-care for parents.
He candidly shares his own struggles with prioritizing his well-being amidst the crisis, underscoring the notion that parents must be in good health to effectively support their children. This episode serves as a reminder that dealing with addiction is a marathon, not a sprint, and maintaining one's own health is crucial.
Listeners can explore more of Steve's insights and advice through his book "Love the Kid, Hate the Disease" and his website addictionlessons.com, where he shares resources and tools for families facing similar challenges. This episode is a compelling blend of personal storytelling and practical advice that provides hope and guidance for parents navigating addiction in their families.