230~Loving Your Child Without Losing Yourself
From The MOM Show with Courtney Doyle · 22:29
Show by Courtney Doyle
When your child is struggling, it can feel impossible to be okay when they're not. Following last week's conversation with Tara Norbeck, author of Dear Mom of an Addict, Courtney continues the conversation about what happens when a child's struggle begins to consume the entire family. In this episode, Courtney talks honestly about the fear, hypervigilance, guilt, and exhaustion that can come with loving a child through addiction—and the important reminder that experiencing joy while your child is hurting does not mean you love them any less. You'll also hear about setting healthy boundaries, Tara's reminder that we can have "unconditional love with conditional support," and the three truths every parent needs to remember: I didn't cause it. I can't control it. I can't cure it. Courtney also shares one of the most powerful lessons from Tara's story: learning to place our hope in the Healer, not only in the healing. In This Episode Loving your child without losing yourself Why joy is not betrayal Helping vs. enabling Setting boundaries without withholding love The three C's of addiction Separating your child from their struggle Moving from "what if" to "even if" Finding hope and peace when recovery isn't a straight line Scripture Psalm 34:18 — "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…" You are allowed to live, laugh, love your family, care for yourself, and experience joy even while someone you love is struggling. Connect with Courtney Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8 Website: Courtney Doyle Ministries Join the MOM 101 Facebook Group Subscribe to The Mom Show on YouTube
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