In this powerful episode, Recovery of Your Family Begins With YOU!, I share a story I heard in Al-Anon that stopped me in my tracks—a story that helped me see how my efforts to “smooth things over” in a home affected by alcoholism were actually hurting more than helping. Children don’t need everything to look okay. They need someone who is okay—someone stable, trustworthy, and emotionally safe. As Christian wives and moms navigating life with an alcoholic loved one, we are called to be that safe harbor. This episode is an invitation to take honest inventory, let go of unhealthy patterns, and choose a better path—for our kids, and for ourselves. Healing starts with YOU Mama!! ————————— Check Out The Children/Parenting Series: EP 15 Childhood Trauma And The Impact of Alcoholism On Our Kids! ACA ACOA CPTSD https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000702802054 EP 16 Parenting Through The Dysfunction Of Alcoholism. How Do I Lead My Kiddos? ACOA Al Ateen Al Anon https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000703692052 EP 17 Recovery Of Your Family Begins With You! Combatting Childhood Trauma From The Trenches. ACA Al Ateen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000704550728 ——— Related Parenting Episodes: EP 02 Parenting With An Alcoholic Husband? Tips For Peace and Joy With Kids. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000678239979 ——————————- Links for more information: ACOA and ACA https://adultchildren.org/ Al Anon https://al-anon.org/ Al Ateen https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/ ————————— Want to go deeper? If this episode spoke to you and you're ready to start untangling the chaos with someone who gets it, I’d love to walk with you. Email me at [email protected] to get on the waiting list for a one-on-one session—personalized support, rooted in faith, just for you. And don’t forget—I'm always accepting questions at [email protected]. I’ll be weaving your questions into future episodes, so feel free to reach out anytime. Resources mentioned in this episdoe. AA Alcoholics Annonymous, Al Anon, Al Ateen, ACOA

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