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Episode 33, Bretta’s Story
Bretta shares her journey of growing up in a family marked by instability, mental illness, and abuse. Raised by a mother with undiagnosed borderline personality disorder and a father with a history of violence, Bretta’s childhood was filled with uncertainty, emotional neglect, and moments of deep fear. From walking on eggshells at home to being pressured by her father to live with him as a teen, she carried the heavy weight of dysfunctional family dynamics.
Despite the chaos, Bretta found refuge in summers with her grandparents and the stability of boarding school. As an adult, she pursued therapy, built a support system, and learned to set healthy boundaries and skills that helped her navigate her mother’s later struggles with dementia and her father’s attempts at reconciliation before his passing. Through forgiveness, firm boundaries, and faith in her own resilience, Bretta has transformed pain into strength and now shares her story so others know they are not alone.
Her story is candid, emotional, and a reminder that even when family wounds run deep, healing is possible.
Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest: Bretta Provost
YouTube @Brettaprovost74 | Facebook @Bretta.Provost | Instagram @brettaprovost
Trigger Warning
This episode includes discussions of mental illness, suicide threats, childhood neglect, and family abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
Disclaimer
The Survivor’s Voice Podcast provides a platform for survivors to share their personal stories in their own words. The views, opinions, and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Survivor’s Voice, its hosts, or production team. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional or call your local crisis hotline for immediate support.
What to Expect:
· Growing up with a parent living with borderline personality disorder.
· The impact of emotional neglect, instability, and walking on eggshells as a child.
· A father’s history of abuse and a strained relationship into adulthood.
· Finding stability through grandparents and boarding school.
· The challenges of setting boundaries with toxic parents.
· Walking through dementia and end-of-life care with her mother.
· Choosing forgiveness, healing, and breaking cycles for her own family.
Key Takeaways:
· Forgiveness doesn’t excuse abuse. It frees you to move forward.
· Boundaries are an act of love for yourself and others.
· Therapy and support systems are essential when healing from family trauma.
· Sharing your story releases shame and brings connection.
· You can break generational cycles and create a new legacy.
Stay Connected
www.thesurvivorsvoice.net
@TheSurvivorsVoicePodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
If Bretta’s story moved you, please share this episode and help us bring awareness to hidden struggles and unseen strength.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Please follow our show, leave us a 5-star rating, and a review.
Do you have a story to share? Contact: [email protected]
Together, we remind survivors everywhere: Your story matters.
Produced & Edited by
Krystina Elder | YouTube: @ElderHouseMedia
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:
Safe Harbor
Supporting survivors with compassion and care.
https://safeharborforfreedom.com
Special Thanks to
Dan Wise | YouTube: @NorthIdahoPodcastProductions
Bowman Carter | YouTube: @BowmanCarterMusic | Spotify: Bowman Carter
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By The Survivors VoiceBretta shares her journey of growing up in a family marked by instability, mental illness, and abuse. Raised by a mother with undiagnosed borderline personality disorder and a father with a history of violence, Bretta’s childhood was filled with uncertainty, emotional neglect, and moments of deep fear. From walking on eggshells at home to being pressured by her father to live with him as a teen, she carried the heavy weight of dysfunctional family dynamics.
Despite the chaos, Bretta found refuge in summers with her grandparents and the stability of boarding school. As an adult, she pursued therapy, built a support system, and learned to set healthy boundaries and skills that helped her navigate her mother’s later struggles with dementia and her father’s attempts at reconciliation before his passing. Through forgiveness, firm boundaries, and faith in her own resilience, Bretta has transformed pain into strength and now shares her story so others know they are not alone.
Her story is candid, emotional, and a reminder that even when family wounds run deep, healing is possible.
Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest: Bretta Provost
YouTube @Brettaprovost74 | Facebook @Bretta.Provost | Instagram @brettaprovost
Trigger Warning
This episode includes discussions of mental illness, suicide threats, childhood neglect, and family abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
Disclaimer
The Survivor’s Voice Podcast provides a platform for survivors to share their personal stories in their own words. The views, opinions, and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Survivor’s Voice, its hosts, or production team. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional or call your local crisis hotline for immediate support.
What to Expect:
· Growing up with a parent living with borderline personality disorder.
· The impact of emotional neglect, instability, and walking on eggshells as a child.
· A father’s history of abuse and a strained relationship into adulthood.
· Finding stability through grandparents and boarding school.
· The challenges of setting boundaries with toxic parents.
· Walking through dementia and end-of-life care with her mother.
· Choosing forgiveness, healing, and breaking cycles for her own family.
Key Takeaways:
· Forgiveness doesn’t excuse abuse. It frees you to move forward.
· Boundaries are an act of love for yourself and others.
· Therapy and support systems are essential when healing from family trauma.
· Sharing your story releases shame and brings connection.
· You can break generational cycles and create a new legacy.
Stay Connected
www.thesurvivorsvoice.net
@TheSurvivorsVoicePodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
If Bretta’s story moved you, please share this episode and help us bring awareness to hidden struggles and unseen strength.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Please follow our show, leave us a 5-star rating, and a review.
Do you have a story to share? Contact: [email protected]
Together, we remind survivors everywhere: Your story matters.
Produced & Edited by
Krystina Elder | YouTube: @ElderHouseMedia
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:
Safe Harbor
Supporting survivors with compassion and care.
https://safeharborforfreedom.com
Special Thanks to
Dan Wise | YouTube: @NorthIdahoPodcastProductions
Bowman Carter | YouTube: @BowmanCarterMusic | Spotify: Bowman Carter