Michelle Weidenbenner
Michelle Weidenbenner
Interview with Catherine Becker, Founder of Joys and Challenges of Relative Caregivers
Interview with Catherine Becker, Founder of Joys and Challenges of Relative Caregivers
Interview with Catherine Becker, Founder of Joys and Challenges of Relative Caregivers
Saturday 12th November 2022
Join Michelle Weidenbenner as she talks to Catherine Becker about the unique challenges grandparents face when raising grandchildren due to addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Catherine Becker: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Raising Grandchildren Amid Addiction
Millions of grandparents are raising grandchildren because of addiction. If you're raising your grandchildren and want resources, connections, and support, ask to join her private FB group.
Parenting is tough enough, but imagine stepping in to raise your grandchildren because your own child is struggling with addiction. In this heartfelt episode of 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up', host Michelle Weidenbenner sits down with Catherine Becker, the founder of Joys and Challenges of Relative Caregivers. Catherine, who is raising three adopted children due to her daughter's substance use and mental health issues, opens up about her journey and the unique hurdles faced by grandparents in similar situations.
Her enthusiasm and dedication shine through as she shares practical advice, from navigating the complexities of foster parenting and adoption to coping with trauma and enabling behaviors. Catherine also highlights the importance of community support, discussing how retreats and support groups can provide much-needed solace and connection. If you're a grandparent raising grandchildren or know someone who is, this episode offers a treasure trove of resources and heartfelt inspiration.
Don't miss out on Catherine's invaluable insights and her private Facebook group that serves as a lifeline for many.