** Disclaimer:
This episode includes discussion of addiction, overdosing, and alleged inappropriate touching between a stepparent and stepchild **
In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori sits down with longtime friend Tabatha Hartman to discuss her challenging journey through grief, blending families, addiction, and parental alienation. Tabatha shares how her life changed after the loss of her ex-husband, the struggles her daughter endured, and the tough choices she faced as a mother and stepmom. The conversation delves into issues such as therapy for grieving children, navigating false allegations, maintaining boundaries, and building resilience amid chaos. Tabatha Hartman also talks about her memoir, "How Did We Get Here?", written to help others facing similar struggles. The episode offers raw, honest insight into coping with loss, healing family relationships, and the ongoing impact of addiction.
Coping with the death of a co-parent and its effects on blended families
Parenting through grief and supporting children after loss
Legal battles and parental alienation within stepfamilies
The impact of addiction and relapse on families
Setting boundaries and making difficult decisions as a parent
The journey of repairing and rebuilding fractured parent-child relationships
The reality of false allegations and how to navigate them
Writing as a tool for processing grief and trauma
The ongoing effects of addiction and generational cycles
How open communication and resilience can help families move forward
