Alison is 19 years of age and wise beyond her years. She understands what is acceptable and what is not. The information she receives from the world clearly tells her what is abuse, what is manipulation. Alison is a beautiful, sensitive soul. Having endured the impact of a manipulative and abusive mother throughout her childhood, Alison's sensitive nature was profoundly affected. Despite her tender age, Alison courageously took a stand against the toxicity within her home environment. Determined to no longer tolerate daily abusive behavior, Alison quietly yet resolutely advocated for change. She stood up for what was right. And that’s not easy as a child. Alison’s journey wasn't without its challenges. Engaging in custody battles in court exacted a toll on Alison's physical and mental well-being. Nevertheless, she remained steadfast in her resolve. She never gave up. Alison's story sheds light on the harsh reality faced by countless children trapped in abusive households, encouraging us to think more deeply about what needs to change.

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Chronic illness, nervous system, depression, anxiety

Are you sick in your body or in your mind? The symptoms that show up in your body are coming from your mind. We are so used to treating the symptoms, that we never look for the true cause, our trauma. Dawn Shares a mini episode with Lauren Eliz Love, Self Healing Teacher and Mentor.

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You can find the full episode with Lauren in episode 139 of this podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000606144654 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TcVYK5sf6d0FQvliv5Quz?si=M4J5YR-pQgOPNzdiYCB9xw

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Religious trauma, mother wound, low self esteem, childhood trauma

I wasn’t like them. I didn’t fit. I wasn’t smart, I didn’t feel safe in my own mind. Christina didn’t feel like she fit anywhere. She didn’t feel safe. Was this you too? Dawn Shares a mini episode with Christina Carlson, Life and Career Coach about growing up in a family and a religious environment that made her feel like she couldn’t breathe.

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You can find the full episode with Christina Carlson in episode 152 of this podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000613103275 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aW9nQfvcoEeH5GcXcQBtd?si=sDWrNxubSkiXqna146cogw

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Abby was suicidal at nine years of age. How does a child of nine become suicidal? By the time she was a teen, Abby was angry. She started drinking, partying, and alcohol turned into an instant addiction for Abby. Alcohol allowed Abby to finally escape the deep sadness and fear she felt inside. That addiction to alcohol would feature in Abby’s life over many years and it would allow Abby to live, what appeared from the outside to be a good life. She had a career, a loving husband and she was traveling the world. But addiction is like a ticking time bomb and one day something has to give. As she says herself, Abby is now turning her mess into her message and she is coaching women to heal from generational trauma cycles. You can find Abby on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uh.vee and via her website https://www.abigailteixeira.com/

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Kaytee was a parentified child and describes herself as a surrogate spouse. Dawn shares this mini episode with Kaytee Gillis, Psychotherapist and Author on how a parentified child growing up with the weight of responsibility of their shoulders.

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Shanon was 37 years old before she realised that what had happened to her in childhood had changed her entire life. Dawn shares this mini episode with Shanon Page, CSA survivor with CPTSD who explains how disassociated she was from her own life.

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You can find the full episode with Shanon Page in episode 36 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000528633217 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rq1H8uWDc9PHn81bop8Az?si=lKF0saQVSXG07KiCd3-VOA You can find Shanon via her instagram https://www.instagram.com/survivingchildhoodtrauma and her website https://survivingchildhoodtrauma.com/

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Childhood trauma can lead you into some very dysfunctional adult relationships because when you don’t believe you are worthy of real love and care, you accept abuse. When you have never been taught to connect to emotions or gut feelings, you can’t see the manipulation or how bright the red flags are. In Part two, Susannah is explaining how low it got for her as she was relentlessly stalked by her ex partner. She describes the realisation that this toxicity has been running through her ancestral line for decades and that true healing is about making real change, and wearing that cycle breaker crown. Please join me for part 2 of Susannah’s story.

Childhood emotional neglect is a silent yet insidious form of abuse that leaves a profound impact on an child's emotional well-being. It is characterised by an environment where a child's needs are consistently disregarded and unmet. In this episode, Susannah tells her heartbreaking story. From her first experience of being left in a cot for hours, alone and crying, to years of domestic violence where she would watch on as a frozen spectator. Susannah’s mother showed no affection, did not express love and would barely even make eye contact with her daughter. A huge part of Susanna’s healing has been in writing her poems. You can connect with susannah on Instagram at Window Pain Poetry www.instagram.com/windowpain_poetry and www.instagram.com/windowlight_healing

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Domestic violence, manipulative parent, generational trauma

Nathalia grew up in a highly abusive environment. Her father was a priest, a well respected member of the community. And yet behind closed doors Nathalia lived in fear.

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You can find the full episode with Nathalia in episode 135 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000603962357 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5R3tzRjXBN3SlzEirdtcpg?si=4082126dd3e1458a

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Motherwound, CEN, emotional neglect, generational trauma

Tracy's mother never connected with her as a child but Tracy blamed herself. She was made to believe it was her fault that her mother didn't love her. It took Tracy many years to understand that what happened to her, was not her fault.

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You can find the full episode with Tracy in episode 115 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000589255471 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WVd5kEkvDRdaPqs3792O3?si=MpalSj4QQNqAbP7iGou56Q

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Childhood emotional neglect, CEN, child abuse, domestic violence

Childhood emotional neglect is a silent yet insidious form of abuse that leaves a profound impact on an child's emotional well-being. It is characterised by an environment where a child's needs are consistently disregarded and unmet. In this episode, Susannah tells her heartbreaking story. From her first experience of being left in a cot for hours, alone and crying, to years of domestic violence where Susannah would watch on as a frozen spectator. Susannah’s mother showed no affection, did not express love and would barely make eye contact with her daughter much of the time. A huge part of Susannah’s healing has been in writing beautiful poetry. You can connect with susannah on Instagram at Window Pain Poetry www.instagram.com/windowpain_poetry and Window Light Healing www.instagram.com/windowlight_healing

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