Often times when we talk to people who have never medicated, it’s difficult to get them out of the “I’m going to hear trees talk” mindset.
That is why when I approach these conversations, I approach them nonchalantly.
You have to make it seem like it is no big deal, because truthfully, it isn’t.
While negative feelings towards cannabis can come from a variety of reasons, they are typically due to misguided information, or a terrible first time. Our job here is to educate our parents on cannabis and to introduce them the right way.
1. PRESENT THE HERB
When we present cannabis as a life changing DRUG, it is going to be treated as a drug.
We have to present cannabis in its true form, an herb.
An herb that helps with big kid boo-boos, just like ginger helps with a stomach ache.
Points to hit when you are presenting the flower.:
- What part of the plant you are about to smoke.
- The difference between indica and sativa.
- Some information about the strain you are going to share with them.
2. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Tell your family about what cannabis has done for YOU. They’re going to rebuttal with all of the horror stories they have heard. Kindly remind them that stories are stories and you’re sharing YOUR experience.
What has changed for the better for you?
Where are you in your career 💼?
Goals💪🏽?
Relationships❤️?
3. EXPLAIN WHY YOU WANT THEM TO MEDICATE
Maybe your parents are fighting constantly and can no longer see eye to eye. Maybe your mother’s back pain has become unbearable and she can’t go out as often.
The factors of our lives that cannabis can assist us with are endless. Determine what your family truly needs during this time and help them get there.
4. HIT ‘EM WITH THE FACTS
Pull out those RECEIPTS.
I don’t know about y’all, but my family is hard headed. If I say the sky is blue, they’ll tell me it’s grey. If I say cannabis is great, they’ll say it ruins lives. These conversations are sometimes like battles, and your weapon of choice: statistics. Bring up points about addiction rates, death rates (nobody… ever), health benefits, and long term effects.
(If you want me to throw together a list of statistics to make the battle easier, let me know in the comments below👇🏽 )
5. BRING UP CANNABIS’ TWISTED HISTORY
If you’re not familiar with cannabis’ history, check out my blog post covering the history of cannabis criminalization.
If that isn’t enough to make your parents reevaluate their beliefs even a little, your case might be a little more challenging but don’t fret!
Many of our parents believe cannabis is bad because of misinformation that’s been passed along like some tired hand-me-downs. It is our job to re-educate our families.
WHEN YOUR PARENTS SAY YES:
1. MICRODOSE YOUR PARENTS.
I repeat,
microdose your parents.
Only ONE OR TWO hits❗
Don’t give them edibles or tinctures ❗
Don’t let them smoke more, even if they claim “they can handle it” ❗
I can’t begin to tell you all of the negative experiences I’ve heard from friends. The goal is not – and should never be – to get your parents high out of their minds. You want your parents to feel enough to know they are not sober, but not enough to be faded.
You wouldn’t push a baby into a pool, but you would dip their legs and hold their hand.
2. DON’T MAKE THEM UNCOMFORTABLE.
Try to be alone with your parents. Don’t invite friends, neighbors, or extended family over. Ensure that any underage siblings are also not around. This is can be a fragile experience and they need to feel they are in a safe, judge-free zone.
3. REASSURE THEM CONSTANTLY
Tell them they’re doing great. Let them know what they are feeling is normal.
“Yes dad, your legs do feel light”
“Yes mom, that is really funny”
Remind them how excited you are that they have trusted you and taken this step.
IF THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO TRY IT NOW:
GET COMMITMENT
Are they not comfortable to try it now? When would be a better time? What’s standing in the way? Why are they uneasy?
Explain what CBD/Hemp flower is and offer them that alternative.
If they still aren’t willing, try again in a few months.
I want to know how your talk went! What did they say? Do they refuse to try it? Did they try it and love it? Comment below
Your favorite yerbera,
The Cannasis
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