TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
This One's For Overwhelmed Parents
This One's For Overwhelmed Parents
This One's For Overwhelmed Parents
Wednesday 17th January 2024
Matt and Paige Robinson discuss the intense challenges of parenting amid addiction in 'Till The Wheels Fall Off'. Gain insights and find support.
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50 minutes
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TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The episode delves into the struggles faced by overwhelmed parents, particularly mothers, in the context of addiction recovery.
- Matt and Paige Robinson share personal experiences, offering a unique and relatable perspective on the challenges of parenting amidst addiction.
- The hosts emphasize the importance of seeking support and help, and discuss the need for hope in difficult circumstances.
- They address the societal pressure to meet unrealistic expectations of 'perfect' parenthood and the judgment faced by mothers dealing with addiction.
- The episode provides valuable insights and highlights the complexities of navigating parenthood and addiction recovery.
You don't have to make sure your laundry's done all the time. You don't have to make sure the dishes are done all the time. Your house doesn't have to be in perfect shape. It doesn't make you less than. It doesn't make you a bad mom.
Parenting is tough on a good day, but when addiction enters the picture, the challenges multiply. In this episode of 'Till The Wheels Fall Off', hosts Matt and Paige Robinson dive into the heavy emotional and mental load that parents, especially mothers, carry when their partner struggles with addiction. They explore the unique pressures of being a 'de facto single parent', juggling childcare, household duties, work, and the constant worry about finding time for oneself.
Drawing from Celeste Yvonne's book, 'It's Not About the Wine', they provide a deep understanding of the silent battles these parents face daily. Matt and Paige share personal anecdotes and practical advice, making this episode a heartfelt conversation that resonates with anyone feeling overwhelmed by the dual burdens of parenting and addiction.
Whether you're a parent in the thick of it or know someone who is, this episode offers solace, understanding, and a reminder that seeking support is not just okay—it's essential.