Sherry Hoppen
Sherry Hoppen
Dawn's Story: Surrendering Your Savior Complex and Finding Hope in Christ
Dawn's Story: Surrendering Your Savior Complex and Finding Hope in Christ
Dawn's Story: Surrendering Your Savior Complex and Finding Hope in Christ
Sunday 8th June 2025
Dawn Ward shares her journey from guilt to grace, navigating her sons' addictions and finding strength in faith on She Surrenders.
48 minutes
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Sherry Hoppen
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Sobriety Success Stories
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Surrendering control can lead to healing.
- Faith provides strength during tough times.
- Setting boundaries is crucial in dealing with addiction.
- It's important to focus on your own well-being.
- Support groups can offer invaluable encouragement.
"Are you enabling a sinful mindset?"
In this heartfelt episode of She Surrenders, Sherry Hoppen sits down with Dawn Ward, a mother who has walked the tumultuous path of addiction within her family. Dawn shares her personal journey, chronicled in her book "From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children", where she candidly recounts the trials and tribulations faced when her sons battled addiction.
Her story is one of resilience, learning, and ultimately, surrendering the need to 'fix' everything on her own. Dawn's experiences are relatable for anyone who has ever felt the weight of trying to save a loved one. She reflects on her upbringing with an alcoholic father and how it shaped her parenting approach, often leading to a misguided sense of responsibility for her children's choices.
Through candid storytelling, she opens up about the painful realisation that she couldn't control her sons' addictions and had to place her trust in God instead. This episode is not just for mothers or those directly dealing with addiction; it's a universal tale of letting go and finding strength in faith. Dawn's anecdotes offer a comforting reminder that even in the darkest times, there is hope and healing.
She shares practical advice on setting boundaries, recognising enabling behaviours, and finding peace amidst chaos. If you're seeking a story that blends raw honesty with spiritual insight, Dawn's narrative is both compelling and uplifting. Her journey from guilt to grace serves as a beacon for anyone struggling to let go of control and find solace in their faith. Tune in to hear how one mother's surrender led to a deeper understanding of love, faith, and healing.