Unmasking the Past: LaRee F.'s Journey Through Dysfunctional Family Healing
I had somehow thought that if I had sober- and my kids grew up with sober, loving two parents in the household, nice house, nice suburbia, beautiful home, all this stuff- that I would buffer them from that. And that scared me and I knew enough to get right back into meetings.
Growing up in a dysfunctional family leaves lasting marks, and in this episode of 'Adult Child', Andrea sits down with LaRee F. to explore these scars and the healing process. LaRee opens up about her upbringing and how it has shaped her adult life, sharing raw and honest reflections on her ongoing journey towards recovery. This conversation dives into complex topics like codependency, complex trauma (CPTSD), alcoholism, addiction, generational trauma, and toxic shame.
LaRee discusses the startling realization that having sober parents did not shield her children from the dysfunction she experienced. This eye-opener drove her back to support meetings and further fueled her commitment to healing. Andrea and LaRee highlight the importance of discovering one's true identity and setting boundaries as crucial steps in recovery. They also talk about valuable resources like the 'Discovering Your Real Identity' workshop and the 'Boundaries for Recovering Shitshows' program.
This episode is a heartfelt dialogue filled with hope and compassion, offering listeners practical insights and encouragement on their own paths to healing.