Child’s substance abuse &holidays

If you’re dreading Thanksgiving, Christmas, or the holiday season, you’re not alone.

The holidays can be challenging, especially when you’re carrying the weight of your child’s substance use.

I know how overwhelming it can feel—the uncertainty, the longing for things to be different, and the pain that seems amplified this time of year.

That’s why I recorded this week’s podcast episode: “How to navigate the Holidays with Peace and Intention.”

In this episode, I share simple yet powerful tips to help you feel more grounded and create moments of peace, connection, and even joy.

These are practical strategies rooted in compassion and intention, designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward.
Here’s what you’ll learn:

  1. How to plan ahead to meet your emotional needs.
  2. The power of acceptance and how it can bring peace.
  3. How to be present with your pain without amplifying it.
  4. How to live in the “AND”—making space for both grief and joy.

To make your planning even easier, I created a free PDF guide that walks you through these steps and more.

This is my gift to you this holiday season—a practical resource you can turn to for clarity and support.

The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Taking care of yourself is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and your family.

Search for Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction podcast on your favorite podcast listening platform and subscribe so you get notified every time there’s a new episode.

The link to the free guide is in the show notes.

Please share this with any parent that needs it.

A special free holiday gift from ~ Heather Ross Coaching, Loving Your Child Through Addiction 💖

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