Michelle Weidenbenner
Michelle Weidenbenner
Healthy versus Unhealthy Helping
Healthy versus Unhealthy Helping
Healthy versus Unhealthy Helping
Thursday 3rd January 2019
Michelle Weidenbenner helps moms of addicted loved ones understand healthy versus unhealthy helping behaviors, focusing on empowerment and self-care.
13 minutes
Supportive
Informative
Encouraging
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Michelle Weidenbenner
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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When a child struggles with addiction, it can feel like an endless battle for their parents. In this heartfelt episode of 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up', Michelle Weidenbenner, herself a mother of a recovering addict, opens up about the fine line between helping and enabling. Michelle starts with a touching prayer, setting a compassionate tone that resonates throughout the episode.
She shares her own journey, highlighting the critical differences between healthy and unhealthy ways of supporting an addicted loved one. Michelle encourages moms to reflect on their habits, emphasizing the importance of self-care and empowerment over enabling behaviors. She stresses that understanding and relating to their loved ones' feelings can make a significant difference, rather than just focusing on finding solutions.
Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Michelle offers hope and guidance, urging listeners to break the negative cycle of caretaking. She also highlights the value of faith and support groups in navigating these tough times. If you're a mom feeling overwhelmed by your child's addiction, this episode offers a comforting space filled with empathy, support, and actionable insights.