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Siblinghood of Recovery

When I found out my son was deep in the throes of Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chaos became the norm. As each step became more challenging, the information on SUDs, treatment, healing, and basically everything that comes with an SUD Family crisis, became overwhelming. Inundated with so much information, I felt like I had crossed space and time and landed in a new world. I actually had: I had entered the world of Recovery. My goal through this Podcast is to condense what I learned into small increments, and provide anyone willing to listen a message of hope. The world of Recovery is filled with parents, children, and family members who walk together. We share what we learn, listen with heart, and provide a community of support. We are a Siblinghood of Recovery.

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Episode 35 - What is a Jackhammer Parent?

September 25, 2022 • Angie Reno • Season 2 • Episode 35

Excerpt from The Washington Post, Perspective by Valerie Strauss, Staff writer, August 1, 2022 at 9:49 a.m. EDT, "Last year, a website called VeryWellFamily.com published an article on “lawn-mower parents” — successors to the “helicopter parent” who were long known for “hovering” over their children and being overly involved in their lives. Lawn-mower parents were even more overly involved, according to the article, making “helicopter parents look mild in comparison,” not just hovering. “They mow down obstacles and create clear paths,” it says. “And, heaven help anyone that gets in their kids’ way.”

2:10 - Jackhammer Parents and the potential impact they have on children.
2:45 - Price of Privilege by Dr. Madeline Levine
5:50 - Evoke Therapy and The Three Circles Communication Tool, posted by Emma Reedy
9:05 - Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry's collaboration on the book, 'What Happened to You?'
10:30 - The Magic of the Bell Curve

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If there is one message I can leave you with, the best you can offer your loved one battling addiction is love and a healthier you.

Walk gently, my friend.

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