Full Description
Parenting while in recovery takes courage, yet every day brings opportunities to strengthen your family and yourself. Of course, recovery isn't just about what you've left behind; it's about building a life filled with balance, connection, and hope. Inside, you'll find practical strategies and real stories from parents who understand what you're facing, along with guidance for navigating modern-day challenges, including the use of electronics, social media, career identity, social trends, non-traditional parental roles, family dynamics, and finding time for self-care. With honesty and hope, this guide celebrates the accomplishment of being in recovery and the positive ripple effects on their families.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Recovery as a Lifestyle
Chapter 2: The Intrinsic and Extrinsic Parenting Continuum
Chapter 3: Family, Marriage and Partnership
Chapter 4: Get a Life: Finding a Personal and Professional Identity
Chapter 5: Self-Care Is Not Optional
Chapter 6: Coping with Hard Times
Chapter 7: Staying Sane: Recovery from Mental Health Conditions
Chapter 8: The Dog Years: Coping with the Most Challenging Stages
Chapter 9: Buzz Kill: Sober Socializing in a Digital Age
Chapter 10: Recovery Pride
Resources
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
