Can (and should) I Be Happy When My Child Is Battling Addiction with Brenda Zane

ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Having a child at-risk with emotional or substance use issues can consume every part of you. It’s a daily struggle that often robs parents of even the smallest joys in life. This episode is for you if you’re wondering if and how you can ever be happy - and is that even ok when your child is so sick? 

I share 3 things to consider if you haven't smiled (genuinely) in a long time, if you don't recognize your life as it used to be, and if you're feeling guilty for wanting some time to yourself, to relax, to forget about the problems your child's issues are causing in your life. 

I dive into key (difficult) questions like:

• can I be happier than my unhappiest kid?
• is it ok for me to have fun while my child is battling addiction?
• my life is falling apart...why does it matter if I'm happy? 
• what if my addicted son or daughter sees me having a good time?
• even if I wanted to have fun, I can't let go of the worry

This is a must-listen episode if you or someone you know has lost their spark and ability to have any joy or fun in their life due to their child's substance use. 

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