In this episode, Amy Liz Harrison welcomes Janice Johnson Dowd to share her powerful story of healing family relationships while navigating the path of sobriety. Together, they dive into the challenges and rewards at the intersection of motherhood, recovery, and the transformative journey of emotional healing.
Key Points:
- Janice’s Journey: Janice opens up about her battle with alcohol addiction, which began in her 30s, and the toll it took on her family. She speaks candidly about the difficult “trauma years” her children faced as she struggled with dependency.
- The Healing Process: Janice reflects on how her treatment impacted her children, particularly her 15-year-old, who played a pivotal role in the family’s recovery. She also shares the deeply moving moment when her son wrote a letter during group therapy, marking a turning point in their healing.
- Parenting in Recovery: Amy and Janice discuss the evolving role of parenting through the lens of recovery, focusing on resilience, the importance of open dialogue, and the idea of “organic amends” in family relationships.
- Emotional Sobriety: They explore the challenges of emotional sobriety, highlighting the ongoing journey of personal growth and how it supports both recovery and family life.
- Overcoming Rejection: Janice stresses the need to validate and honor her children’s emotions, believing that this is key to mending fractured relationships.
- Navigating Guilt and Shame: Janice shares her own battles with guilt and shame, and how she learned to balance her responsibilities as a mother with her commitment to sobriety.
- Relapse and Recovery: The episode delves into Janice’s relapses and her eventual success in Alcoholics Anonymous, culminating in a powerful intervention that set her on the path to long-term sobriety.
- Practical Wisdom: Amy and Janice offer practical advice for listeners navigating family dynamics during recovery, including the importance of being present, learning from past mistakes, and staying attuned to your loved ones.
Hosted by Amy Liz-Harrison
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Visit Janice Johnson Dowd’s Website: www.janicejohnsondow.com
Prepare for her book release in Spring 2025: Details coming soon on her website!
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