When Your Child Says, “No Thanks” to The Faith They Were Raised With, with Heather Frazier

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Substance use and recovery can shift every aspect of a young person"s life - even the faith that has been deeply ingrained in someone’s upbringing.  Parents often have visions and expectations of their child"s lives, and for parents of faith, that usually includes a life of shared values and traditions.  So what happens when our kids choose differently? My guest today, Heather Frazier, only developed ideas about this when her own children not-so-politely exited the family"s religious practice. Her advice has striking similarities to our advice to parents of kids struggling with substance use: maintaining healthy, open relationships while learning to let go of expectations and abandoning a false sense of control. In this episode, Heather explains the "dangerous two-part cocktail" of unhealed wounds and ego. We discuss the fullness of God"s plan for our family"s lives, how looking inward can change our perspective, and how a distorted view of traditional Christianity may contribute to the feelings of being not-enough that often fuel substance misuse. EPISODE RESOURCES:Heather’s websitePivot Parenting Podcast This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms Find us on Instagram here Find us on YouTube here Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.