Dr. Janelle Martin discusses her experience with her daughter's addiction and recovery, and her book "Losing Her, Finding Us".
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Martin's daughter struggled with drug addiction as a teenager, leading to a crisis point and intensive treatment
- The recovery process transformed both their lives, rebuilding their relationship and inspiring Dr. Martin's career change
- Dr. Martin emphasizes the importance of parent education, support groups, and professional help in navigating addiction
- Their book offers a unique dual perspective on addiction's impact on families and the journey to recovery
Topics
Discovering the Addiction
- Dr. Martin was initially unaware of her daughter's drug use
- Informed by daughter's acquaintance via Facebook message with photo evidence
- Initial anger and heartbreak, followed by attempts to address the issue without specialized help
Crisis and Treatment
- Daughter sent to live with father in Arizona, leading to rapid escalation of issues
- Crisis point reached within 3 months, involving physical altercation and police
- Found specialized teen treatment program in Arizona
- Daughter underwent 6 weeks inpatient, 8 weeks intensive outpatient, 6 months aftercare
Recovery Process and Impact
- Dr. Martin attended weekly parent meetings, joined 12-step program
- Recovery process rebuilt relationship with daughter through vulnerability and shared experiences
- Daughter now 6.5 years sober, working with Dr. Martin in mental health practice
- Experience led to Dr. Martin's career change and advanced education in mental health field
Book: "Losing Her, Finding Us"
- Offers dual perspective from both mother and daughter
- Fills gap in addiction literature by providing both parent and child viewpoints
- Available on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble online
Advice for Parents
- Educate yourself on available resources and counseling options
- Consider preemptively finding a counselor for your child
- Participate in support groups like Al-Anon or Celebrate Recovery
- Understand that addiction often stems from underlying pain, not parental fault
Next Steps
- Readers encouraged to purchase and review the book on Amazon
- Those seeking support can contact Dr. Martin via social media or her websites
- Dr. Martin open to connecting with parents needing advice or counseling
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