Parenting Through Recovery: Erin Moore's Journey and Tips
When people use drugs and alcohol they aren’t the only ones affected. Like a stone tossed into a pond, the ripples of addiction move outwards from the addict at the center, causing rough seas and shoreline floods for everyone in their path.
Ever wondered how to talk to your kids about your past struggles with addiction? In this episode of 'Recovery in the Middle Ages', Mike and Nat sit down with Erin Moore, a single mom who has navigated the choppy waters of addiction and recovery while raising her two children. Erin shares her personal journey of getting clean and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way.
From handling family dynamics to ensuring her kids don't follow in her footsteps, Erin offers practical advice that any parent can use. The conversation delves into how addiction affects not just the individual but everyone around them, like ripples in a pond. Erin's insights are both heartfelt and actionable, making this episode a must-listen for anyone dealing with similar challenges.
Beyond parenting tips, the episode also features a fun wrap-up with Mike discussing his work in social media marketing for LGBTQ causes, and some intriguing tidbits about the history of alcoholism in America, haunted White House stories, and even alien sightings in India. Tune in for a mix of serious discussion and light-hearted banter that will leave you feeling both informed and entertained.