Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#762 - Raised Mormon With An Unstable Mother - Tina Kaye
#762 - Raised Mormon With An Unstable Mother - Tina Kaye
#762 - Raised Mormon With An Unstable Mother - Tina Kaye
Friday 22nd August 2025
Tina Kaye shares her story of overcoming a tumultuous childhood, dealing with PTSD, and finding self-worth through therapy and support groups.
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Episode Overview
- Tina Kaye's experiences growing up with an unstable mother.
- Exploration of PTSD and its impacts on daily life.
- Discussion on codependent relationships and their challenges.
- The importance of therapy and support groups in healing.
- Finding hope and self-worth amidst emotional turmoil.
Sometimes you just need to hang on one more day just because I exist.
In this episode, we delve into the complex and emotional journey of Tina Kaye, a friend from host Paul’s support group. Raised in a Mormon household with an unstable mother, Tina shares the challenges she faced growing up and the emotional turmoil she has had to navigate throughout her life. Her story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of healing. Tina recounts her childhood experiences, where her mother's erratic behavior and emotional instability created a volatile environment.
This instability contributed to Tina's development of PTSD, a condition that has profoundly affected her ability to function in various areas of life, from maintaining relationships to engaging in everyday activities. As Tina grew older, she began to understand the dynamics of her mother's condition, including the rapid shifts between mania and depression. This awareness led her to explore her own mental health challenges, including ADHD, which often manifested in internal chaos and difficulty focusing.
A significant part of Tina's journey involved recognizing the patterns of codependent relationships and the explosive endings they often entail. Through therapy and support groups, she learned the importance of setting boundaries and letting go of relationships that no longer served her well-being. Tina's story is also one of hope for future generations. She shares her observations of young people today, who are increasingly emotionally intelligent and aware of the importance of self-care and mental health.
In a poignant moment, Tina describes a retreat experience where she participated in a letting-go ceremony, symbolizing her willingness to release the toxic relationship with her mother unless there was a significant change. This act of self-liberation marked a turning point in her journey towards healing and self-worth. The episode underscores the importance of therapy, support groups, and community in navigating life's challenges.
Paul and Tina emphasize that while the path to healing can be difficult, it's essential to remember that no one is alone in their struggles. Through Tina's candid sharing, listeners are encouraged to seek help, embrace vulnerability, and find strength in the support of others. Her story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of healing.