E87: Talking to Your Kids About Your AddictionE87: Talking to Your Kids About Your Addiction
Through the Glass Recovery
Talking to your kids about your addiction is hard and it’s scary, but it’s also necessary. When you’re a parent and you’re working through addiction and recovery, it’s a challenge to know how much to share, and how to share
0:00•6 May 2024
Bridging the Gap: Discussing Addiction with Your Kids
Episode Overview
- Discussing addiction and recovery with children - the challenges and benefits
- Importance of honesty, openness, and vulnerability in conversations with kids
- Personal reflections on navigating recovery and parenting from guest experiences
- Impact of family dynamics and generational cycles on addressing addiction
- Dealing with peer pressure and educational initiatives for children
“When we start talking about the hard stuff and our flaws and our failures and our struggles, that's where we connect. That opens up space for real connection. I think the same is true with our kids.”
Talking to your kids about your addiction can feel like navigating a minefield. In this episode of 'Through the Glass Recovery', hosts Steve and Julie tackle this tough but crucial topic with their friends Matt and Cora. They dive into the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and open communication when discussing addiction and recovery with children. How much should you share? How do you explain your past without overwhelming them?
Matt and Cora offer their perspectives, sharing personal stories and practical advice on creating a safe and supportive environment for these conversations. They also touch on dealing with peer pressure, breaking generational cycles, and the role of education in fostering understanding. This episode is a heartfelt guide for parents seeking to build trust and connection with their kids while navigating the complex landscape of addiction recovery.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.