Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
Hijacked by Heroin
Hijacked by Heroin
Hijacked by Heroin
Wednesday 1st August 2018
Ginny Mills discusses her son's heroin addiction, sharing emotional insights and practical advice for parents in 'A Dose of Hope'.
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Ginny Mills
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Hijacked by Heroin: A Mother's Struggle and Strength
I negotiate with my son and offer solutions. I make myself get back in a seat and put on a seatbelt just in case we go down. I recall the instructions about exits and flotation device, but I stay in dialogue with my son to let him know that there are alternative solutions.
Picture this: you're a parent, and your child's life has been taken over by heroin. In this gripping episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills opens up about the heart-wrenching journey of dealing with her son's addiction. Ginny, an addiction specialist and a mother who has walked this painful path, shares her raw emotions, from the fear and helplessness to the small victories and moments of hope.
She paints a vivid picture of what it's like to feel as if your family is on a hijacked plane, with the hijacker being the addiction that controls your child's every move. Through her candid storytelling, Ginny explains how heroin hijacks the brain, making the cravings unbearable and the fight against them a constant battle. But it's not all doom and gloom.
Ginny also shares practical coping mechanisms she used to support her son, offering a calm and respectful voice even in the darkest times. This episode is a lifeline for parents who are in the trenches of addiction, providing not just understanding but also hope and encouragement. Ginny's message is clear: recovery is possible, and love and support can light the way out of the darkness. Tune in to hear her powerful story and find solace in knowing you're not alone.