LeeAnn Kreischer - Rural Southern Family TraumaLeeAnn Kreischer - Rural Southern Family Trauma
Mental Illness Happy Hour
LeeAnn Kreischer shares her journey from a chaotic childhood to healing and growth on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
1:59:27•23 Nov 2018
LeeAnn Kreischer: Overcoming a Tumultuous Childhood and Finding Healing
“What I want people to feel is, it doesn't make you a bad person if you can't make something work...You're not alone...”
What happens when your childhood is filled with chaos, and your family dynamics are anything but ordinary? LeeAnn Kreischer knows this all too well. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', she opens up about her life, sharing stories that are as heart-wrenching as they are inspiring.
From growing up with a mentally-ill narcissistic mother and a broken father to having a grandfather who suffered severe PTSD after witnessing the aftermath of Nagasaki, LeeAnn's journey is a testament to resilience. She reflects on her relationship with her husband, comedian Bert Kreischer, and the crucial role of setting boundaries to protect her mental health. Through candid anecdotes, she discusses the pain of cutting ties with toxic family members and the healing power of therapy.
LeeAnn's story isn't just about survival; it's about transformation. She talks about how she faced her pain head-on, sought help, and grew into the person and mother she always wanted to be. If you're looking for a raw and real conversation about overcoming adversity, this episode is a must-listen.
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