Through childhood grief and trauma, we are greatly shaped and influenced by the experiences we go through well into adulthood.

I reflect on Nicky's episode, where he shares what life was like growing up as a child of artificial insemination and growing up in an LGBTQ home. We talked a lot about personal growth and how growing up surrounded by diversity helped him be accepting of all people.

Sandi's episode brought up how child sexual trauma can bring about intangible losses such as loss of trust, safety, and trust. Not to mention, a loss of faith.  Together, we also share how Grief Recovery helped both of us address what was emotionally incomplete, as well as explain why our childhood experiences impact our future.

Resources:

• Helping Children with Loss
• Grief Recovery 
• Ep. 31 Nicky Scorpio
• Ep. 32 Sandi Derby

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