Healthy Cope or Hidden Vice? How to Know the Difference.

This week we're discussing what it really means to tell the difference between a healthy coping strategy and a hidden vice. When you're walking through the exhaustion, grief, or stress of solo parenting, it's easy to reach for anything that brings a moment of relief. But what happens when that "relief" starts taking more than it gives? Whether it's overworking, social scrolling, constant busyness, or even pouring into your kids or community, some behaviors that seem helpful can quietly become harmful. This week, we're joined by Amber Fuller, a counselor with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT), to explore how to recognize the difference, and how to care for your needs in ways that lead to healing, not just distraction. Today, we cover three main points: What common vices solo parents turn to and why How to distinguish between a healthy coping strategy and a destructive vice Practical ways to meet your needs without avoiding your pain We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Submit your listener questions HERE. Full Show Notes Learn more about Solo Parent Follow us on Instagram