Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
When to Stop Rescuing Your Child From Addiction, With Campbell Manning
When to Stop Rescuing Your Child From Addiction, With Campbell Manning
When to Stop Rescuing Your Child From Addiction, With Campbell Manning
Thursday 12th February 2026
Discover Campbell Manning's journey from naive parent to addiction counsellor and learn when to stop rescuing your child from addiction.
42 minutes
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Brenda Zane
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Addiction requires long-term support beyond initial treatment.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for both parents and children.
- Parents need to grieve the loss of their envisioned future for their child.
- Empathy and understanding play key roles in recovery.
- Family dynamics can significantly impact the recovery process.
Addiction is a loss of dream. This is not what we envisioned when we got pregnant, when we adopted them, when we reared them as they grew up.
Curious about how parents navigate the tumultuous journey of addiction in their children? Dive into the emotional rollercoaster of Campbell Manning's life as she shares her transformative journey from a naive parent to a seasoned addiction counsellor. When her middle son entered detox, Campbell thought it would be a quick fix. Little did she know, it was just the beginning of a long and arduous path that would involve both her sons.
Campbell's story is one of resilience, growth, and unexpected career change as she becomes a beacon of hope for other families facing similar challenges. Campbell's candid discussion with host Brenda Zane touches on the difficult decisions parents face, like when to stop rescuing their children and the importance of setting boundaries. Her light bulb moment, courtesy of her daughter, fundamentally changed her approach to dealing with addiction in her family.
With humour and authenticity, Campbell shares insights into the complex emotions and dynamics involved in parenting children through addiction. Listeners will appreciate Campbell's honesty about the mistakes she made and the lessons she learned along the way. Her experience underscores the importance of understanding addiction as a family disease that requires patience, empathy, and sometimes tough love.
Whether you're a parent in a similar situation or simply interested in learning more about addiction recovery, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice. So, are you ready to explore what it truly means to support a loved one through addiction?