Overcoming Guilt, Shame, and Blame in the Face of Our Children’s Struggles

Stronger in the Difficult Places

In this powerful episode, Dr. Zoe sits down with author and biblical life coach Dawn Ward to talk about the often-invisible toll that guilt, shame, and self-blame take on mothers of addicted children. Dawn shares how faith helped her move forward in her calling, even while her loved ones were still in the midst of their struggle. Together, they explore how trauma can keep us stuck, what it means to truly feel again, and how to reclaim peace without waiting for the perfect outcome.

Dawn Ward is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and a certified biblical life coach. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry offering support and encouragement to women with addicted loved ones. She is married to Steve and mom to three adult children. Her book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children, published September 2024, is now available.

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Website: www.thefaithtoflourish.com

Instagram: @thefaithtoflourishblog

Her Book: From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children: here

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