Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Steve Andrews
Fathering With Accountability and Grace When Your Teen Struggles with Addiction, with Steve Andrews
Fathering With Accountability and Grace When Your Teen Struggles with Addiction, with Steve Andrews
Fathering With Accountability and Grace When Your Teen Struggles with Addiction, with Steve Andrews
Thursday 7th September 2023
Steve Andrews shares his journey of fatherhood amidst his son's addiction, offering hope and insights for parents facing similar struggles on 'Hopestream'.
52 minutes
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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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Episode Overview
- Steve Andrews shares his journey of parenting through his son's substance use challenges
- Reflects on transitioning from the advertising industry to becoming a therapist
- Emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and creating safe spaces for fathers to connect
- Discusses the emotional complexities and toll of parenting through substance use and mental health issues
- Offers valuable insights and hope for parents navigating similar challenges
I felt inadequate as a parent. Most of what I did was try and lay down the law. It wasn't like coming from a place of compassion, like, you know, what are you getting out of this, buddy? Like, it wasn't coming from that place. And again, I think it's important to just be accountable for that.
Imagine being a dad trying to keep everything together while your teen battles addiction. That's exactly what Steve Andrews faced. In this heartfelt episode of 'Hopestream', host Brenda Zane introduces Steve as the new leader of The Woods, a community for dads navigating the rough waters of their children's substance misuse.
Steve opens up about his personal journey, sharing how he and his wife got sober through Alcoholics Anonymous and the unexpected challenges they faced when their son started misusing substances like DXM, Kratom, alcohol, and marijuana in middle school. Despite their best efforts to warn their kids about the family history of alcoholism and mental health issues, they found themselves in a storm of chaos and confusion.
Steve's story is a testament to the resilience and adaptability required in such situations. He talks candidly about juggling a demanding career in advertising while dealing with the turmoil at home, and how these experiences eventually led him to become a therapist. This episode is not just about the struggles but also about finding hope and creating safe spaces for fathers to connect and share their experiences.
If you're a parent dealing with similar challenges, Steve's journey offers valuable insights and a reminder that you're not alone.