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Embracing the Uncomfortable Space Between Expectation and Reality When Your Child Struggles with Substances and Mental Health, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Embracing the Uncomfortable Space Between Expectation and Reality When Your Child Struggles with Substances and Mental Health, with Brenda Zane
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The holidays can magnify the distance between the life we imagined and the reality we’re living—especially when your child struggles with substances and mental health. That gap can leave you feeling disoriented, untethered, and searching for solid ground. Navigating Holidays When Life Doesn’t Match Expectations When your family picture looks nothing like what you envisioned,

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Preparing For And Enjoying Holidays and Special Occasions With Complex Family Situations, with Lisa Pepper-Satkin

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Preparing For And Enjoying Holidays and Special Occasions With Complex Family Situations, with Lisa Pepper-Satkin
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When addiction touches your family, holidays and special occasions can feel like navigating a minefield. The fantasy vision we carry of picture-perfect gatherings collides with the messy reality of substance misuse, creating stress, disappointment, and pain. But there are practical strategies that can help you prepare for and even enjoy these occasions while maintaining your

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Tending to the Mothership: Surviving COVID, Kids, Substance Use, Addiction and Holidays with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Tending to the Mothership: Surviving COVID, Kids, Substance Use, Addiction and Holidays with Brenda Zane
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When you’re parenting a child struggling with substance misuse, everyday stress becomes amplified during uncertain times like a pandemic or holiday season. The combination of COVID-19 challenges, your child’s addiction, and societal expectations can leave you feeling completely overwhelmed and unable to function well in any area of your life. Why Self-Care Matters During Crisis

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