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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #173 - Melissa S.
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #173 - Melissa S.
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #173 - Melissa S.
Saturday 11th October 2025
Melissa S. shares her journey from a dysfunctional family to healing, exploring trauma, therapy, and the power of community.
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51 minutes
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Author:
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Melissa shares her experience growing up in a dysfunctional family.
- The impact of emotional unavailability on adult relationships.
- The role of therapy and support groups in Melissa's healing journey.
- Humour as a tool for coping with serious issues.
- The importance of finding community and support.
"What doesn't kill you just beats the shit out of you and leaves you in a coma."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this gripping episode of Adult Child, Andrea Ashley invites Melissa S. to share her raw and heartfelt journey from a dysfunctional family background to finding her own path to healing. Melissa recounts the slow-motion breakdown that followed her divorce and the realisation that she had been living a life in emotional denial.
Her story is a candid exploration of the challenges faced when one's childhood is marked by generational trauma and a lack of emotional connection. Melissa opens up about her experience growing up in a household where emotional availability was scarce, and how this shaped her adult relationships. With humour and honesty, she reflects on the peculiar dynamics within her family, from a grandfather described as a 'little monster' to the complex love she still holds for her ex-husband.
The conversation is sprinkled with light-hearted banter about everything from French fries to favourite cheeses, adding a touch of levity to the serious topics at hand. Throughout the episode, Melissa emphasises the importance of therapy and support groups in her healing process. She shares how listening to podcasts like Adult Child helped her understand her own struggles and motivated her to seek therapy for the first time.
Her journey is a testament to the power of finding community and being open to change, even when it feels like you're starting from scratch. Melissa's story is not just about surviving but learning to thrive, and it encourages listeners to reflect on their own paths to recovery.
As she puts it, "What doesn't kill you just beats the shit out of you and leaves you in a coma." It's a powerful reminder that healing is possible, no matter how slow or challenging it may seem. Are you ready to face your own 'shitshow' with courage and humour?