Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Season 3 - Ep:09 - When Your Child Chooses Addiction, How Do You Hold On to Your Faith?
Season 3 - Ep:09 - When Your Child Chooses Addiction, How Do You Hold On to Your Faith?
Season 3 - Ep:09 - When Your Child Chooses Addiction, How Do You Hold On to Your Faith?
Sunday 16th February 2025
Karen Dittman shares her journey of faith and resilience while supporting her daughter through addiction. A tale of letting go and finding peace.
39 minutes
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Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Embrace letting go as an act of self-care.
- Recognise the power of surrendering control to God.
- Find strength in prayer and community support.
- Create a gratitude journal for personal reflection.
- Focus on building relationships with those present.
"Letting go for me was an act of self-care because as long as I was trying to stay in control, I was just constantly stressed."
In this heartfelt episode of 'Sober on Purpose', Tanya Gioia sits down with Karen Dittman, a mother, grandmother, and author, to explore the challenges of maintaining faith when a loved one chooses addiction. Karen shares her experiences of raising a multigenerational family while supporting her daughter through addiction, all the while relying on God's love and strength. You'll hear how she learned to surrender control and embrace a new way of praying that brought peace and hope into her life.
The episode touches on the transformative power of letting go, with Karen describing how her gratitude journal and upcoming Lent devotional project have been sources of healing and reflection. Her story is one of resilience, as she recounts the difficult decision to step back from her daughter's struggles, allowing her to take charge of her own battles.
This conversation is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar issues, showing that faith and community can guide you through the darkest times. If you're seeking wisdom on how to support a loved one in addiction or simply looking for inspiration in your own journey, this episode offers a comforting perspective.