Is there ever a good time to share your mommy issues story? In this episode, we are going to go over eliminating the shame of growing up in a toxic relationship with your mother and sharing it with others.

• When do you tell someone new about your past? Should you?
• When is it time to just not say anything?
• Can you feel safe and protected when sharing about your messed up mom?

For so many years I would rather chew on wood (not really) than explain my childhood with my mom TO ANYONE! Now that I have written a book about it, it usually becomes a topic of conversation at weddings, funerals, conferences, church, and pretty much anywhere I go! However, I would tell you that when I am out of town and no one knows about me, I vet people out as to how much information I share about my past or my family. So how do you know?

Let’s go over some of these questions today:

• Is there such a thing as oversharing?
• When is it never a good time to share (ahhh…maybe in line at the grocery store?)LOL
• Do you feel safe sharing a part of yourself with this person?
• Will you ever get rid of the shame associated with growing up in this environment?

Learn appropriate boundaries around your story. It’s perfectly okay to keep quiet and feel safe. Don’t let anyone shame you with their shock or awe. You are a thriver, not just a survivor! And remember, everyone has “crazy” in their family.

Do you need to learn how to temper your story? What are specific things you can say without revealing all?

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*Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist or counselor.