Parents
Parents
MY MEETINGS
MY MEETINGS
MY MEETINGS
Thursday 12th June 2025
Explore how parent support meetings offer hope and strength to families facing addiction challenges.
57 minutes
Supportive
Healing
Hopeful
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength in Numbers: Parents Share Their Journey
Episode Overview
- Meetings provide a vital sense of community and understanding.
- Sharing experiences helps alleviate feelings of isolation.
- Parents learn strategies to support their children effectively.
- Support groups offer emotional resilience and hope.
- Recovery is about thriving, not just surviving.
Being with other parents is being with people who really get it, and that helps me a lot.
In this episode of 'My Child & ADDICTION', the Parent Support Group tackles the transformative power of meetings in coping with the challenges of raising a child with substance use disorder or mental health issues. The heartfelt conversations reveal the importance of finding community and support, as parents share their journeys of despair, hope, and resilience. Dr Adam Scioli, Caron Treatment Centers' Chief Medical Officer, joins the discussion, offering his expertise and support to the group.
The episode unfolds with candid stories from parents like Steve, Vee, and Shobhana, who express their gratitude for the meetings that have become lifelines in their turbulent lives. They recount how these gatherings provide a sense of belonging and understanding, helping them realise they are not alone in their struggles. From humorous anecdotes about rainy days to poignant reflections on their children's recovery, the parents highlight the emotional rollercoaster they face daily.
The episode underscores the value of shared experiences, showing how listening to others' stories can foster healing and growth. As Dr Scioli emphasises, recovery is not just about surviving but thriving, and these meetings serve as a testament to the power of community support. You'll find inspiration in the victories shared within the group – small yet significant steps towards recovery that bring hope and strength to everyone involved.
Whether you're a parent seeking solace or someone curious about the impact of support groups, this episode offers a compelling glimpse into the courage and camaraderie that define these meetings.