When you have grown up with a different childhood, you might have a hard time accepting the past. In this episode, we are going to talk about the shame that comes from having that hard story.

Do you often have a hard time speaking about your childhood because it doesn’t sound like everyone else? Are you afraid you will scare people away with your “movie of the week” life? I hear ya, and let's break this down so it doesn’t become a hindrance for you.

So I guess the question becomes also; are you having a hard time accepting your childhood because you are ashamed or you think it’s unfair? Because as you see everyone else having these experiences that you didn’t get to play a part in, is there jealousy or an ache to have been able to do things differently?

• Are you at peace with where you are now in your life?
• Do you still blame your parents for not giving you a “normal” childhood?
• Is there shame attached to the things that have happened to you that you can’t get past? Why?

Begin to search your heart and take your time exploring what it is that you need to make you feel at peace with what has happened to you. If you need to cry it out and dig deeper, find a therapist that can walk you through this. It takes time and you shouldn’t rush this process

Know that who you are now matters and you have done and been through really hard things. I am so proud of you for continuing to be on your mind/health journey.

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*Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist or counselor.