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What does it take to break generational cycles and rise from the wreckage of trauma and abandonment?

In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams sits down with his mother to explore a story of survival, strength, and generational healing. Growing up during the chaos of the 1980s drug epidemic, Lirec’s mother became a parent at just 14, navigating life in a crime-ridden environment with little support and even fewer opportunities.

💔 Her story is raw, real, and resonant—an unflinching look at teenage pregnancy, poverty, and the resilience in parenting that helped redefine the trajectory of their family.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How childhood trauma and unstable environments affect long-term mental health and identity
• A mother’s candid reflection on early abandonment issues and the emotional toll of growing up without a safety net
• The impact of generational silence on self-worth and love
• A son’s perspective on emotional wounds, estrangement, and the slow journey toward family reconciliation
• A shared roadmap for trauma recovery, forgiveness, and meaningful connection

💡 As Lirec and his mother revisit painful memories and transform them into bridges of understanding, this episode offers an invitation to any listener seeking to unpack their past, confront difficult truths, and find strength in vulnerability.

This is more than a story of survival—it’s a living testimony of how love, honesty, and emotional courage can spark deep personal growth and healing across generations.

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🎧 Tune in—and witness how even the deepest wounds can become the roots of transformation.

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