Healing from Mother Wounds with Crystal R. Currie

In this episode of the Reconnection Rescue Podcast, host Brittney Scott interviews licensed clinician Crystal R. Curry. Crystal shares her deeply personal journey of estrangement from her mother, the emotional impact of her mother missing significant events like her wedding, and how childhood trauma influenced her adult relationships. Through therapy, Crystal discovered her own patterns and began the process of healing. This episode delves into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, cycles of emotional neglect, and finding joy in new, healthy relationships. Crystal offers insights and encouragement for others dealing with similar issues, emphasizing the importance of self-love and doing the hard work necessary for healing.

Key Takeaways:

- Crystal's experience of her mother's broken promises and disappearances, culminating in her absence at Crystal's wedding

- The patterns of dysfunctional relationships and people-pleasing behaviors Crystal adopted as a result of her childhood trauma

- The crucial role of therapy in helping Crystal understand and heal from her "mother wound"

- The generational nature of these relational dynamics, and Crystal's commitment to creating a different story for her own children

- The value of finding supportive communities and cultivating meaningful relationships to fill the void left by an absent parent

Connect with Brittney:

• Instagram: @theBrittneyScott
• Website: www.brittneymscott.com
• Consultation to work with Brittney

As a licensed clinician and founder of Compass Life Skills & Counseling, Crystal makes daily impact in the lives of individuals through her various platforms, such Cycle Breakers Conference, Cycle Breakers Collective, and Healing the Inner Child Retreat. Crystal is a thought leader in the fields of trauma, aiding individuals in deconstructing toxic cycles and establishing healthy family patterns. Crystal’s expertise in addressing the lingering impacts of trans-generational trauma was birthed from gut-wrenching personal experiences. Her research and therapy experience spans over a decade, from working in detention centers, overseeing residential treatment programs, and collaborating with community organizations for family reunification. She has served on featured platforms such as The HuffPost, The National Association of Public Defense, Women’s Magazine and the International Congress on Interpersonal Rejection & Acceptance. When Crystal is not teaching nationally or abroad, she is spending time with her husband, Donald and children, Alaina and Andrew.

Connect with Crystal:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalrcurrie/

Website: https://www.crystalcurrie.com/

00:00 Introduction and Heartbreak

00:32 Welcome to the Reconnection Rescue Podcast

00:50 Meet Crystal R. Curry

01:25 The Estrangement Decision

02:43 Wedding Day Disappointment

04:13 A Mother's Absence

06:34 Reconnecting After the Wedding

08:14 Patterns of Broken Promises

12:11 Growing Up with a Young Mother

14:06 Dysfunctional Relationships

15:28 Therapy and Self-Realization

18:29 Understanding Abandonment

20:07 Understanding Fear of Abandonment

20:56 Crystal's Childhood Struggles

23:34 The Silent Treatment and Isolation

26:40 Therapy and Healing

29:04 Breaking Generational Cycles

31:11 Motherhood Jealousy and Compassion

37:25 Encouragement for Healing

39:30 Conclusion and Contact Information