The question was asked, “how do you talk to your addicted child without pushing them over the edge?” http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/How_we_communicate.mp3 The answer is easier than you may realize, executing it may take some time and effort. We want so badly to steer them toward recovery, responsibility, change that it is hard to resist the urge to […]
You just found out your child is addicted to drugs or alcohol or both. Wow. No parent ever expects to receive news like this. Whether you discovered it yourself or someone told you, it’s always a shock. Once you regain your balance, you immediately fire a million questions at your addicted child. You want to […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/Denise_Mariano_Episode_19.mp3 Today’s guest, Denise Mariano, shares the story of her family’s journey with her son’s addiction. While the conversation covered a wide range of topics like recovery, parenting, stigma, treatment, and community, the theme of our conversation centered around the power of communication as a tool to inspire, educate, coach, and encourage.. Everyone battling with […]
Are you in a battle to communicate effectively with your addicted child? Are you struggling to understand their choices and responses despite your best efforts? Are you frustrated to find the words to offer encouragement and support in moments of conflict and pain? You are not alone. Every parent faces a difficult, challenging learning curve […]
