How do you handle judgment when your child is struggling with addiction—and everyone around you seems to have an opinion?

If you're a parent navigating the painful and complex journey of a child's substance use, you've likely faced shame, isolation, and unsolicited advice. This episode dives deep into the emotional toll and offers practical tools to preserve your well-being and your relationship with your child, even in the face of stigma.

• Learn how to assertively set emotional boundaries when others make hurtful or uninformed comments.
• Discover why grief is a hidden yet powerful force in the addiction journey—and how to give it space.
• Gain clarity on why maintaining connection, not tough love, can be a lifeline for both you and your child.

Press play to learn how to protect your peace, hold compassionate boundaries, and stay connected with your child through addiction's most isolating moments.

Explore more of Mary Crocker Cook’s compassionate wisdom and groundbreaking insights in her books at marycrockercook.com/books.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.