ABOUT THE EPISODE:
If you’ve been around here long, you know that nurturing the connection in your relationship with your son or daughter is the top priority as we support a path to recovery. But trying to stay level-headed when our kids are lying, pushing boundaries, or just deflecting and distracting from the issue at hand is challenging. 

This week on the podcast, I have the honor of sitting down with Ellen, a mom, and member of The Stream Community. Her son is about to turn eighteen, has relapsed in the last few months, and has significant mental health challenges. Ellen shares her frustration with feeling a lack of respect from her son and is lacking confidence in her decision-making. Together, we explore how the exercise of beginning with a value can drive confidence and peace into the way she communicates and holds boundaries with her son in the future. There’s so much to relate to here, and I know you’ll find encouragement as you listen. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• How the pandemic and a gap in resources and support continue to impact so many young people struggling with mental health
• Why the stress of second-guessing your parenting decisions can impact other areas of your life
• How to take a personal inventory of your values before establishing rules or expectations
• The way Ellen holds to her values and embraces her son’s limitations at the same time
• How even amid a hard season, Ellen is still finding creative and healthy ways to connect with her son 

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