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Speaking With Our Children About Addiction & Our Loved Ones // Hope After Addiction #18
Speaking With Our Children About Addiction & Our Loved Ones // Hope After Addiction #18
Speaking With Our Children About Addiction & Our Loved Ones // Hope After Addiction #18
Tuesday 21st February 2023
Katie Comer, Chelsea McLeod, and Melissa Crips explore how to talk to children about addiction with honesty and support on 'Hope After Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!Talking to Kids About Addiction: Real Conversations and Support Strategies
Through our experience I've learned so many things, so many things about parenting... I love that you brought that up because that's an honest, real emotion that we have to face and deal with in ourselves, so that we don't pass that on with bitterness to our children.
Imagine sitting down with your child to discuss a loved one's addiction. It's a daunting task, but in this episode of 'Hope After Addiction', hosts Katie Comer and Chelsea McLeod, along with guest Melissa Crips, dive into this sensitive topic with warmth and honesty. They tackle the tricky balance of being truthful while providing a sense of security and hope. Melissa shares her own journey of having these tough conversations with her children, highlighting the power of vulnerability and openness.
She emphasizes that kids can handle more than we often give them credit for, especially when approached with love and honesty. The discussion isn't just about the kids, though. Katie, Chelsea, and Melissa also address the emotional rollercoaster that caregivers experience—anger, frustration, and even bitterness. They offer practical tips for managing these feelings constructively, underscoring the importance of self-care. Faith and community are recurring themes, providing a bedrock of support for families navigating addiction.
Melissa points listeners to various resources like online groups and counseling services that can offer additional help. This episode wraps up on a hopeful note, reminding everyone that they are not alone in their struggles and that healing is possible. Whether you're directly affected by addiction or supporting someone who is, this conversation is packed with wisdom and encouragement.