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When You Never Plan to be a Parent Again, but Life has Other Plans - EP 169

When You Never Plan to be a Parent Again, but Life has Other Plans - EP 169

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Raising a grandchild after unexpected life changes changes everything! In this powerful episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, author and PR professional Adrienne Marshall and author of "The Accidental Parent: Nurturing Love in Unforeseen Circumstances" joins hosts Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau for an honest, eye-opening conversation about parenting through life’s most unexpected turns. Adrienne shares her deeply personal journey of becoming a parent again — with adult children — after her daughter was sent to prison, leaving her to raise her 1-year-old granddaughter.

We dive deep into:

📍 How to feel your feelings without guilt or shame

📍 The importance of honoring your needs as a caregiver

📍 Communicating openly even in the hardest moments

📍 Accepting the help you actually need (and deserve)

📍 Turning unforeseen circumstances into opportunities for deeper love and connection

This isn’t a fluffy conversation — it’s a raw, real discussion that will help you tell your truth, seek support, and navigate challenging seasons with grace and honesty.

Resources & Connect with Us:

🔗 Join the Thrive Tribe Community: https://bit.ly/jtncommunity

🎧 Listen to more episodes: http://apple.co/2M79Od7

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @alechiareese + @thedanibourdeau

💬 DM us your favorite takeaway from this episode!

Connect With Our Guest:

Adrienne Alexander

📲 Instagram: @impromotingyou

🔗 Company Website: www.theipyagency.com

🔗 Personal Website: www.adriennedalexander.com

Triggered AF Podcast is where healing, self-mastery, and bold conversations collide. Hosts Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau unpack triggers, patterns, and strategies to thrive emotionally, mentally, and professionally.

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