When Addiction Takes Over: Grieving Your Living Child and Normal Life with Brenda Zane

ABOUT THE EPISODE:Parents with kids in active addiction often find themselves grieving and mourning the loss of what could and should have been - the life that was robbed by drugs or alcohol. But it's a unique kind of grief because your child is still technically alive, their body is with you but the child you know and raised and love is no longer there. This unimaginable kind of torture is the daily reality for many and in this episode, I share its familiar challenges and ways to survive.If you have a friend or family member with a child who's currently living in addiction, you'll benefit from hearing what they go through hour by hour, day by day, and will gain empathy for their mental and physical struggles. If you're the very special parent who's living this reality, listen in to gain some perspective and ideas about coping mechanisms and finding strength in community.This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.