Dear Little Me

Somatic healing for childhood abandonment trauma.

The toxic mom doesn't have to be angry and abusive. She can be absent and neglectful. She can be unloving, disconnected and cold. She can abandon you and barely speak to you. She can give you the silent treatment for days. And she can send you on a very self destructive path. Tracy's mom didn’t bond with Tracy as a baby and continued to neglect her throughout her life. Tracy has spent a lifetime feeling the effects of this abandonment, going off the rails as a teen and becoming a young single mom. Tracy now helps others to go no contact with toxic parents and shares somatic experiencing which has had a hugely positive impact on Tracy's life and something she is now teaching others.

You can find Tracy on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tracyprincipi/ and her website https://tracyprincipi.com/

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The effects of a controlling parent.

Control can be at the very heart of a traumatic childhood. Parents with unhealthy and unattainable standards, unreasonable rules and regulations. Parents using punishments and controlling behaviour. Micah grew up in a very controlled, religious environment. Church was three times a week. Discipline was militant in style and there were so many rules and beliefs that Micah had begun obsessively washing her hands by age 5. She also became very controlled with food, absorbing the messages she was being given about what sort of a person you were if you ate too much. Such a difficult start for a little girl. Micah Stover is now a psychedelic guide and trauma midwife, working with the power of psychedelics to help others in trauma to go back and rescue that younger self and bring her home.

You can find Micah on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/micahsugarfoot/ and her website http://www.micahstoverconsulting.com/micah-story

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Manipulative boyfriend.

Shorina was only 14 when she left home to move in with her first boyfriend who was over 18. This older boy was manipulative and tried to isolate Shorina, telling her that nobody else cared and if she left him she would be completely alone.  Shorina didn't even believe her mom cared, even though her poor mom was beside herself with worry.  Shorina ended up very alone, self harming and suicidal and went through some very dark times.  But Shorina moved on from those experiences and has been able to turn her life around in the most amazing ways and now helps others to do the same.

You can find Shorina on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mindfulsoulcollective. Her website https://www.mindfulsoulcollective.com/

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Manipulative boyfriend.

Shorina was only 14 when she left home to move in with her first boyfriend who was over 18. This older boy was manipulative and tried to isolate Shorina. He made her believe that nobody cared about her and if she left him she would be completely alone.  Shorina didn't even believe her mom cared, even though her poor mom was beside herself with worry.  Shorina found herself alone, self harming and suicidal and went through some very dark times.  But Shorina moved on from those experiences and has been able to turn her life around in the most amazing ways and is now helping others to do the same.  

You can find Shorina on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mindfulsoulcollective. Her website https://www.mindfulsoulcollective.com/

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected].  I would LOVE! to connect with you.

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Is there a cure for anxiety?

Anxiety is the uncontrollable and often irrational anticipation of future threats and one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions. It is your brain working on overdrive to keep you safe from all the things your mind sees as threatening. And childhood trauma can play a huge part in whether you develop anxiety as an adult.  Mireya Lopez was born to a very young mother who was unable to give her the love she needed and was absent for much of her life.  Raised by a grandmother who was also unable to show any real love or affection, Mireya’s story is full of abandonment on many levels.  By the time she was a teen, Mireya was sadly left with the feeling that she shouldn’t be here at all.  Anxiety ran through Mireya’s life as a coping mechanism and as an adult she is still managing her anxiety daily.  Mireya has an important story to share with you and some great tips on how to have a good day every day for anxiety sufferers.

You can find Mireya on instagram at www.instagram.com/motheringanxietypodcast and https://www.instagram.com/anxiousbutmagicalmama/ and her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mothering-anxiety/id1526016335

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Generational trauma.

Sean Keyes is sharing his story of growing up in violence and abuse, the highs and lows and how he is choosing to live his life now.  He searches for answers.  He educates himself constantly.  All to ensure he is growing and healing and living his best life.  Sean is sharing with us his journey with BPD and how he is taking his power back over his mental health.  This is a truly inspirational journey. Here is the conclusion of my chat with Sean.  (Please listen to Part 1 first)

You can find Sean on his podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/you-me-and-bpd/id1524541018 and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/youmeand.bpd/

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Borderline personality disorder.

Sean grew up in an extremely violent and chaotic environment.  His father was alcoholic and abusive, his mum depressed.  He remembers feeling no love at all growing up.  Sean's mom was still a kid herself when she started having kids.  By the age of 23 she had five children.  And Sean's mom had come from a traumatic childhood and so had his Dad. Two children of trauma coming together, continuing the cycles of alcoholism, violence and abuse towards their eight children.  Generational trauma is real and Sean has spent a lifetime suffering from its affects.  Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder Sean has struggled big time, including many suicide attempts.  But he is now actively taking control back of his mental health and sharing his journey on his podcast You Me and BPD.  Our chat begins this week and continues next week in Part 2.

You can find Sean on his podcast https://www.instagram.com/youmeand.bpd/ and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/youmeand.bpd/

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How does creativity heal trauma?

Aunia had no voice. Surviving in a home heavy in generational trauma she felt completely unseen and unheard. Trauma at home and trauma at school. There was very little light or shade. Deep in trauma Aunia attempted to take her own life. By her twenties Aunia was living with an undiagnosed chronic illness. Forced to give up study she turned to art to get her through. To work through the trauma. To make sense of it all. Unable to come into contact with her beloved paint and pencils due to her illness she turned to digital art and flourished. And there were so many co-incidences in who she met and where her art took her that you can see the deep purpose in this journey. Our trauma is so often the link to our purpose and when you see all the things that Aunia is doing in the world it is so obvious this is what she came here to do. To bring beauty to the world and teach others how to heal through art and creativity and colour. Aunia Kahn is a multi-faceted creative entrepreneur and a globally awarded, collected, and exhibited artist/photographer, graphic/web designer, the host of the Create & Inspire Podcast, a published author, as well as a teacher and an inspirational speaker. For years her art was based on survival. Now, entering another phase of her life, her work has transitioned into a narrative of personal evolution and highlights how grateful she is to still be alive. Aunia is teaching us how to heal through art. Please come and hear what she has to say.

You can find Aunia's art and courses at https://auniakahn.com/ and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/auniakahn/

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Signs of vulnerable narcissistic abuse.

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This is the story of growing up with a vulnerable narcissistic mother.  The vulnerable narcissist isn't as obvious in the way they operate as other types of narcissists.  They are more subtle.  But the underlying control and guilt can become magnified once they feel you are slipping out of their control.  So as Michaila grew up and became more independent, the behavior got worse and worse.  Michaila speaks of the deep guilt and responsibility she felt for her mother, which she always saw as completely normal.  The effects of a narcissistic mother can be lifelong and Michaila has been working through the layers and healing and has so much wisdom to share with you on this topic.  

Michaila is a Maternal Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach.  Please reach out to Michaila on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mother_herselfandme/ and facebook https://www.facebook.com/michaila.tyson.7/

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How does domestic violence affect a child?

The framed picture of the happy family. Mom, Dad and the kids. Living their best lives. Baby on Dad's knee. A wonderful family. That's what we present to the world anyway right? Because what goes on behind closed doors can be so different. Can be another story. So many children taught to show the world a happy face. To keep secrets. To save face. So many children trapped with no-one to talk to. Erika is a beautiful soul who has been through more than any human should. She was abused and beaten. By her step father. In her home. Where nobody came to help her. Nobody said "stop" "enough". Nobody took her hand and told her she was beautiful and worthy and lovable. Everything was hard. Erika moved to a new country and she didn’t look like the other girls. She didn’t know she was black. She just knew she was a person. And her realisation that her skin colour would determine the way people saw her is heartbreaking. And as she grew into a woman, Erika remembers desperately not wanting to get attention with clothes and all the things young girls want. Because attention was unsafe. Attention meant abuse. Erika is now a healing coach who is helping women who have been through trauma to heal and she has so much to share with us. 

You can find Erika on www.instagram.com/emotional.freedom/ and her website https://www.thepersonaldeveloper.com/

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