The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

In this final episode together, Bob shares more about how he works to be observant rather than living in the chaos of absorbing other's feelings.

He is clear about the need for support that doing this family recovery work alone won't be sustainable.

Hear more from Bob about his quote,
"I forgot I was his dad. I thought I was Higher Power".

Enjoy the tools and quotes Bob shares, and then take action for your recovery!

Find your recovery community, or begin by reaching out to me at
https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/work-with-margaret/

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Bob is the father of a son with a substance use disorder. This episode is packed with tangible tools Bob used in his recovery to find relief from his own stress, anxiety, and obsession with his son. 
Bob demonstrates the hope for all loved ones of people with the disease of addiction in  choosing their own healing. This required a willingness to recognize the disease had impacted him, and he deserved the same help he wanted for his son.

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Today I want to introduce you to Bob. A friend, a colleague, and a fellow traveler. 

As you will hear in Bob's story, he's a man who's committed to growing, healing, and working on his own recovery. Bob candidly admits that witnessing his son's hard, scary work of recovery inspired him to do his own work in recovery. 

Bob has an incredible memory for quotes that have impacted him and helped him learn healthier ways to live, love, and move from the why my beautiful son to what am I to do now?

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Sponsorship is a tool that is invaluable for any recovery program. Sadly people on the family side of this disease often do not afford themselves this gift.

A person asked on my Facebook Page, Embrace Family Program, how do I get a sponsor?
They inspired the idea for this podcast!

While working at Hazelden Betty Ford with clients seeking recovery from a substance use disorder, many parents and partners struggled to engage in their recovery. They were so focused on their addict's program. I understand this struggle, and I hope this podcast helps you consider how beneficial having a sponsor would be moving forward.

Sandy Swenson says it best:
"The hardest thing I have ever done is to acknowledge that I can't control my son's addiction recovery. But maybe the most important thing I've ever done is to let recovery begin with me".

Let your recovery begin with you! 
I am here to help. Please reach out via my email
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This question is a common one with people who love someone with the disease of addiction.
Dianne shares her answer as a person whose family has been impacted by this multi-generational disease.
We take a deep dive into spirituality, healing and loss, ceremonies, the power and pain of acceptance, and boundaries.
Yes, we cover a lot of ground!
Dianne is such a resilient, generous woman who willingly shares her story and interweaves her Native American culture in a way that is so informative.
I hope you enjoy Dianne's closing as much as I did!!!

You can find it on all podcast streaming platforms and on my website.
https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/podcast/

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Dianne shares the tools and actions she took to prioritize her self-care while her son was finding his way.
You will learn how her famous line, who's bobber are you watching, came to be a part of her toolbox.
Thank you for your support of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. People are finding it helpful, and that was my hope!  Please share it with people who love someone with this disease of addiction. 
You can find it on all podcast streaming platforms and on my website.

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Today Dianne shares more of her story. The family disease of addiction has traveled through her family and into her son's life. She shares the familiar struggle of being powerless as a mother to change Mike's path.

Dianne shares the power and pain of setting healthy boundaries against Mike's disease while always loving him.

One of her courageous lines to her son:
"I can't stop you from going down that road, be damned if I'll sit here and watch you go."

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Today we start a series of conversations with my friend Dianne!

Dianne has been a powerhouse in the field of addiction for decades, a warrior of a woman who knows this family disease intimately from many perspectives. Yet, she always maintains a willing heart of a teacher. I'm sure some of that has to do with receiving the gifts other people in recovery shared with her and knowing the power of continuing to pass them on.

Through these conversations, you will hear from Dianne about her recovery as a double winner, her experience with addiction in her story, her family's story, and her Native American community's story.

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Today is a new experience for me; I was a guest on another podcast! I thought you might enjoy hearing more of my recovery story and the wisdom and experience Michelle generously shares about her own recovery story.

Dr. Michelle St. Jane, the host of Life & Leadership: A Conscious Journey Podcast, offered this introduction for her podcast:

Why is the topic of Embrace Family Recovery so important for everyone affected by addictions? Mental health stress has been considerably elevated and growing since the advent of COVID-19.  

Today I am with Margaret Swift Thompson, a family addiction specialist of over 20 years. She is The Embrace Family Recovery coach, founder, and host of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Margaret works for family members to develop healthier strategies to cope with the storm created by the disease of addiction within you and around you.

The Serenity Prayer calls us forth to change the one we can and know that one is you. Margaret shows you how to leverage your power and skills to utilize your best strategies for your recovery. 

Her mantra is “take care of you.“

Let's explore with Margaret the stories, experiences, struggles, and victories of people who love someone with the disease.

ENJOY Michelle's hard work, and thank you, Michelle, for this fun experience.

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In our final conversation with Barb and Tom, parents of a son with the disease of addiction. They share more about how Tom surrendered to this being a no-fault disease rather than an intellectual exercise. 

Tom and Barb's recovery journey speaks to how we are exposed to recovery as a family because of the person we love with the disease of addiction.   Yet, the benefits of working the recovery program as a family member trickle into all aspects of one's life. 

If you have missed any of the episodes with Barb and Tom, their story starts 
https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/ep-16-why-these-parents-found-the-words-cant-cause-control-and-cure-so-beautiful/

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