EP 46: Why Listening Without Fixing Helps Parents Support an Addict Child

What if the most powerful way to protect your child wasn't through words—but through silence?

When your child is struggling, every instinct tells you to act, to fix, to protect. But sometimes, what they really need is your quiet presence. This episode unpacks how fear-driven reactions can block real connection—and how staying still in difficult moments can actually build the trust and emotional safety your child craves.

• Understand why staying silent during emotional conversations can strengthen trust and create deeper connection.
• Learn how fear masks itself as protection—and how to step back without letting go.
• Hear a powerful real-life moment between a mother and son that reveals the transformative impact of just listening.

Tune in to discover how one quiet moment can reconnect you with your child and shift your parenting from reactive to resilient.

Show Notes (bottom of every episode) Chat prompt describe the podcast with these keywords in one sentence

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.