In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with David to explore the profound and raw themes of relinquishment, addiction, and healing. The conversation starts with an intriguing discussion about the Blue Mind movement, the scientifically backed benefits of water for mental health. David shares how being near water has become a personal meditative tool that helps him stay grounded in a chaotic world.

Relinquishment, Addiction, and the Healing Power of Water

As the episode unfolds, David opens up about his own adoption experience, the complex emotions around relinquishment, and how discovering the term “primal wound” helped him better understand the trauma associated with being an adoptee. Corey and Kendall reflect on similar experiences, making this conversation deeply personal and emotional.

The episode also delves into David's struggles with addiction and how it began as a means of self-medication for the pain he couldn’t fully articulate. His raw account of navigating through trauma, rejection, and the search for identity will resonate with many in the adoption and recovery communities.

Key topics include:

• Blue Mind: The healing power of water and its meditative qualities.
• The primal wound: Understanding pre-verbal trauma in adoptees.
• Relinquishment and its impact on identity and attachment.
• Addiction as a coping mechanism for trauma.
• The journey of self-discovery and healing through recovery.