Shelly Summers

Recovering from My Child's Addiction

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Has your son or daughter’s addiction impacted you in ways you never dreamed of? When you have a child who has the disease of addiction, you say, do, and feel things you wish you never had to experience. My 24-year-old son has struggled with addiction since he was prescribed ADHD medication almost 12 years ago. Just as an addict can work the Narcotic’s Anonymous 12-step program as a catalyst to change their life, their loved ones have their own 12-step program. The program is called Nar-Anon. This podcast is my journey through each of the steps.

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Shelly Summers

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Step 2 (Part 1): We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity 01.06.2022 11:30

Step 2 of the Nar-Anon Program. In the first part of Step 2, questions 1 - 8 are discussed: 1. Think about the word “believe”. What does it mean to me? 2. In what do I believe? 3. What fears, if any, block me from believing in or accepting a Higher Power? 4. How have past experiences affected my willingness to believe in a Higher Power? 5. How does believing in a Hig...

Step 1 (Part 3): We admitted we were powerless over the addict - that our lives had become unmanageable 28.05.2022 14:31

Step 1 of the Nar-Anon Program. In the final part of step 1, questions 41 - 61 are discussed: 41. How can practicing acceptance in all my affairs contribute to a better way to life my life? 42. How can I allow my loved ones to find their own life paths as I am finding mine? 43. If nothing changes, nothing changes. What does this statement mean to me? 44. In what ways am I beginning to see...

Step 1 (Part 2): We admitted we were powerless over the addict - that our lives had become unmanageable 20.05.2022 10:10

Step 1 of the Nar-Anon Program. In this episode, questions 18 - 40 are discussed: 18. Are most of my waking thoughts consumed with worries about the addict? 19. Have I let go of things there were important to me, like hobbies and friends? 20. Have I lied or covered up because of the addict? Explain. 21. Do I have trouble sleeping at night? 22. Am I having financial problems? 23....

Step 1 (Part 1): We admitted we were powerless over the addict - that our lives had become unmanageable 15.05.2022 15:03

Step 1 of the Nar-Anon Program. This episode covers the beginning of step 1, and the first 17 questions are discussed: 1. Do I have trouble letting others know I am hurting? 2. How can I find strength and support from others who have been where I am now? 3. What am I learning as I listen to others? 4. Am I beginning to open my mind to the possibility of a new way of life...

Introduction to Recovering from Your Child's Addiction 15.05.2022 1:22

In this short introduction, you will learn a little about me and why I am doing this recovery program. You are invited to join this 12-step journey with me. Visit https://www.nar-anon.org/ for helpful resources or to find a meeting. Support the show