Sharing Without Shame: Empowering Families Affected by Addiction with Donna Marston

Tracing her son's journey to recovery and her own process of healing, Donna Marston shares how her initial attempts at 'rescuing' her son only enabled his addiction. She talks about how she learned the value of 'unhealthy helping,' fostering understanding and supporting their loved one's recovery without enabling their destructive habits. Donna's story serves as a beacon of hope for other parents going through similar experiences.Donna is a Certified Recovery Support Worker, author, and founder of Sharing With Out Shame, an organization dedicated to empowering families affected by addiction. Drawing from her personal journey of navigating her son’s addiction, she share's insights on breaking the stigma, setting healthy boundaries, and reclaiming your life as a parent or loved one of someone in active addiction. With a focus on compassion, mindset shifts, and practical strategies, Donna inspires hope and healing in the face of one of today’s toughest challenges - Addiction in My FamilySharing without Shame Website: https://sharingwithoutshame.com/Book a caoching session with Donna: https://sharingwithoutshame.com/collections/coachingContinue Your JourneyThank you so much for listening to The Healing Odyssey.If this episode has helped you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it today.Join Dopamine Without DangerA calm, private community for recovery, ADHD, burnout and emotional wellbeing.First month just £3 with code ONEMONTH3https://dopamine-without-danger.mn.co/landing/Read AA Is Not the Only WayReal stories of recovery, ADHD, trauma and finding your own way forward.https://emmagardner.ukSupport the PodcastIf you'd like to help keep these conversations free:https://buymeacoffee.com/emmagardnerwritesBe a GuestTherapist, coach, researcher, author or someone with lived experience?I'd love to hear from [email protected] next time... be gentle with yourself, stay curious, and keep finding your own way forward