What happens when the people who were supposed to raise you aren't there?
In this deeply personal episode of Building While Becoming, Amber and Tatum share what it was like growing up without their mom and dad and being raised by their grandmother. They open up about the love they received, the grief they carried, and the lessons that shaped the women they are today.
This conversation isn't about blame. It's about honoring the incredible sacrifice grandparents and caregivers make, healing from childhood wounds, and reminding anyone with a similar story that they are not alone.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Growing up in a non-traditional family
• Missing mother-daughter and father-child moments
• Processing abandonment and grief
• Learning independence at a young age
• Becoming people pleasers and learning to heal
• Breaking unhealthy family cycles
• The priceless lessons Grandma taught us about love, hard work, and resilience
• Why your past may explain you, but it doesn't define you
Whether you were raised by grandparents, another family member, foster parents, or someone who simply chose to love you, we hope this episode encourages you and reminds you that your story has purpose.
Listener Question:
Who raised you, and what's one lesson they taught you that you'll never forget?
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No matter where you started, your story isn't over. We're all building while becoming. ❤️
