You Can Create Conditions For Change When Your Child Battles Addiction, with Dina Cannizzaro

ABOUT THE EPISODE:It’s hard to come to terms with how little control we have over whether our kids choose recovery or remain in an unhealthy lifestyle. In this episode, you’ll get to hear from Dina Cannizzaro, a mom who has been through hell and back (more than once), but has channeled all that fear and anxiety into taking actionable steps toward relearning how to connect with her son and how to harness the surprising power of self-care. You’ll hear how far she and her son Parker have come now that he’s in long-term recovery. You’ll also hear how she had to repair relationships she let suffer (including her other children) as she became all-consumed in her fear and efforts to support her son. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Dina chose to push through her crippling fear of rock climbingHow she invested in the relationship with her son, even when he wasn’t ready to be in contactWhat anticipatory grief is and how it showed up in Dina’s lifeWhat helped Dina realize she was just as sick as Parker, but without the influence of substancesWhy she won’t stop sharing her story with anyone who will listenEPISODE RESOURCES:Dina’s websiteHow to access free NarcanThis 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.