I remember sitting alone in my car in a New Jersey parking lot, staring at my phone, knowing I could not keep pretending everything was fine. That moment was quiet, heavy, and honest. It did not feel like a breakthrough. It felt like relief mixed with fear. Admitting you need addiction treatment is not dramatic or glamorous.
Read MoreParenting can be difficult for anyone, but this can be especially true for people in recovery. Although having a parent who is addicted can be damaging for a child, there are things that you can do as a parent to make things better. Even something as simple as acknowledging your past mistakes and sincerely apologizing for them can improve the situation. From there, following through with your addiction recovery and expressing your unconditional love as a parent are ways that you can practice good parenting after addiction. Here are five positive tips for parenting in addiction recovery.
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