110 - Hope for Moms of Addicted Children with Dawn R. Ward

What do you do when someone you love is trapped in addiction, and you feel helpless to fix it? In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy sits down with Dawn R. Ward, author of From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children. Dawn shares her deeply personal journey of walking through addiction in her own family, the fear of middle-of-the-night phone calls, the pressure to "fake fine," and the hard but holy process of learning to trust Jesus with what she could not control. This conversation offers hope to parents, family members, and loved ones who are weary, grieving, praying, and wondering if God still sees them in the middle of the storm. Dawn reminds us that addiction may be powerful, but Jesus is stronger, and His grace is available in our deepest time of need. In this episode, they discuss: The fear, grief, and exhaustion families experience when addiction enters the home Why parents need to release guilt and receive God's grace The difference between enabling, control, and "rugged love" How to keep praying, trusting, and clinging to Jesus even when the answer has not come yet The key point to remember: you did not cause it, you cannot control it, and you cannot cure it, but you can run to the throne of grace, cling to Jesus, and trust Him with the person you love. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Dawn: Website: The Faith to FlourishFacebook Group: Search for Christian Moms of Addicted Children Instagram: The Faith to Flourish Book: From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children Connect with Missy: Download the May Scripture Journaling prompts (Joy) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.