Breaking the Cycle Through Parenting Differently (feat. Rachel)Breaking the Cycle Through Parenting Differently (feat. Rachel)
Bold Beautiful Borderline
Rachel shares her journey of parenting with PTSD and BPD, aiming to break cycles of trauma and prevent child sexual abuse.
48:21•4 Dec 2022
Parenting with Trauma: Rachel's Journey to Break the Cycle
“I think that book solidified the fact that I needed to be deliberate in my actions Every Single Day so that I didn't just fall into the same patterns that I had grown up with, because it's very easy to do right when that is like what you've seen and what you know.”
Parenting is hard enough, but imagine doing it while grappling with the shadows of childhood trauma. In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', Rachel opens up about her life as a parent dealing with PTSD and what she believes is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She sits down with hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson to share her unique parenting techniques aimed at preventing child sexual abuse and recognizing grooming signs early on.
Rachel's story is not just about survival; it's about breaking the cycle of emotional immaturity and societal stigmas that often accompany mental health struggles. Her candid conversation reveals the challenges and triumphs of parenting differently, offering hope and practical advice for those on a similar journey. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that promises to shed light on the complexities of raising children while healing from past wounds.
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