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Life does not always give us what we are expecting and can bring many challenges that make us question our ability to handle the pain. When Debbie’s oldest son, Alex, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at age seventeen after being hospitalized for nearly a month and then became addicted to drugs and alcohol, she wasn’t prepared for how to deal with what she would be up against over the next nine years and the fear, anxiety, and grief she would experience. read more
Tonight was the pilot episode of my new internet TV talk show and podcast, Finding Peace Beyond the Pain.
Because we as parents love our children, we experience pain and grief when the mental illness, addiction, or death of our child forever changes our lives. Finding Peace Beyond the Pain, hosted by Debbie Gail Zane, brings to light topics that touch the hearts and impact the lives of those navigating this love and loss. The discussions, stories, and guests featured on this show will empower you with the knowledge and tools to handle the challenges of having a teen or adult child with mental illness and addiction with love and compassion, and improve the quality of your own life. Whether you have a child with mental illness or addiction, or have lost a child, it is Debbie’s deepest desire to give you hope for peace and healing and the inspiration to go on.
Finding Peace Beyond the Pain airs live every Friday night at 7pm EST on Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV.
In tonight’s episode, my daughter and I share our story going through my oldest son’s mental illness and addiction and then losing him when he was 26. Watch the replay on here
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If you want to take a step towards a more loving relationship with your teen/adult child, begin with thinking of all the things you love about them.
And if right now you are having some difficulties with conflict, communication, or whatever it is, I do understand this could be difficult at first.
But think back to when they first came into the world… how you felt.
Think about their presence in your life over the last fifteen, twenty, or more years as a gift.
Think of everything that you love about them since they have been in your life, even if you are at odds now.
I know it is hard when your child has mental illness or addiction, as right now nothing in your relationship with them may seem positive.
But if you want a more loving relationship with them, you can begin the process by sending love to them even from afar. And connecting with their soul, who they truly are deep down. Remember, they are not their illness. They are not their addiction. They don’t want to have these struggles either.
Let me know how this feels for you.
Sending love and light,
Debbie
For guidance, compassion, expertise, and support, reach out to me. As a coach, I walk with you on your journey, helping you regain your natural emotional resilience and self love and find peace and purpose in your life. This almost always positively impacts your relationship with your child. To find out more, click here
If you are a parent experiencing pain and grief when the mental illness, addiction, or death of your child forever changes your life, you don’t want to miss my new Internet TV and Podcast Show – Finding Peace Beyond the Pain.
Watch live every Friday at 7pm ET beginning March 22 on Amazon Fire TV, Roku TV, YouTube. Replays available on YouTube and most podcasting platforms
To learn more, click here
