S3 Ep6 Emily

Emily’s story is about a mother’s love and how she navigated the distress of watching her teenage son struggle with poor mental health and addiction. Emily never wavered in her love and commitment to her son’s wellbeing but she did have the tremendous insight to recognize that helping him meant meeting him where he was at and not forcing her own will upon him. For years, she supported him as best she could until a physical health crisis brought him back home for a period of time and became a turning point in their relationship. Emily’s story is truly about persistence and patience and the power of just staying present when someone we love is struggling. Emily is part of a larger network of parents advocating for families impacted by substance use and you can learn more about their work at www.momsstoptheharm.com.