Anchored to Hope, Tethered by Addiction: The Story of a Praying Mom | Ep. 035

Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast with Vivian Cumins

What happens when your child's choices threaten to destroy not only their life but yours as well? Author Dawn Ward shares her raw, personal journey of watching multiple family members battle addiction, including her own sons. As Vivian and Dawn dig into the realities of parenting an addicted child, they explore the crushing weight of blame, the dangerous pull of codependency, and why setting boundaries feels like abandonment. Through heartbreaking experiences with late-night jail calls and constant fears of overdose, Dawn reveals how trying to "fix" her children nearly destroyed her. Vivian and Dawn unpack how Christian moms can anchor themselves to God instead of their children's destructive behaviors. Together, they offer hope and wisdom for parents navigating one of life's most painful challenges, reminding listeners that God never leaves us even in our darkest moments.

GUEST BIO

Dawn Ward is a speaker, writer and biblical life coach. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry that equips women with addicted loved ones to break free from the cycle of addiction, reclaim their lives, and flourish in their faith. The Faith to Flourish also offers life-transforming insight, wisdom and Christian guidance for all women, along with hope and support to those who feel burdened and overwhelmed by life. Dawn is the author of the book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children. She is also co-author of the book, Still Standing After All the Tears Workbook: Faith in the Battle Edition and a contributing author for the devotionals, Butterfly Living: Life Changing Stories and Shepherd on Duty. Dawn has been married to her husband, Steve, for over forty years and is a mom to three adult children. It is her passion to help all women grow in their faith as they learn to better understand the Bible and apply it to their lives.

POWERFUL QUOTE: “We do have hope. We are praying moms. We have the Holy Spirit leading us and guiding us.” - Dawn Ward

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