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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #169 - Carole F.
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #169 - Carole F.
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #169 - Carole F.
Saturday 13th September 2025
Carole F. shares her journey through comedy, chaos, and healing from childhood trauma on Adult Child's Shitshow Saturday.
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Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Humour can be a powerful tool for coping with trauma.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for healthy relationships.
- Healing is a slow process that requires patience.
- Support communities play a vital role in recovery.
- Personal growth often stems from facing past challenges.
"My experience was be good, be quiet, be small, have no needs, have no emotions."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of Adult Child's 'Shitshow Saturday' introduces us to Carole F., a stand-up comedian with a unique twist. Carole shares her journey through a tumultuous childhood, marked by dysfunctional family dynamics and generational trauma. Her story is both raw and relatable, filled with humour and heartbreak.
As she recounts her upbringing, Carole reveals the impact of growing up with a dry drunk father and a mother battling depression, which led her to question her own ability to parent. Despite these challenges, Carole's resilience shines through as she talks about her career as a nutrition coach by day and comedian by night, illustrating her 'mullet career'.
She candidly discusses the role of humour in coping with life's struggles, highlighting the importance of finding joy even in the darkest times. Throughout the episode, Carole delves into her personal battles with relationships, divorce, and her journey towards healing. Her anecdotes about navigating family dynamics and setting boundaries are both insightful and inspiring. Carole's honesty about her struggles with attachment and abandonment wounds resonates deeply, offering listeners a glimpse into the complexities of healing from past trauma.
Carole's story is a testament to the power of resilience and self-discovery. Her journey is not just about surviving but thriving, as she finds solace in therapy and support communities. This episode is a poignant reminder that healing is a slow process, but one worth pursuing. It invites listeners to reflect on their own paths to recovery and consider the transformative power of humour and community support. So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol?
Dive into Carole's journey to find out.