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Shitshow Saturday #188 - Crystal
Shitshow Saturday #188 - Crystal
Shitshow Saturday #188 - Crystal
Saturday 24th January 2026
Join Crystal as she shares her journey from a strict religious upbringing to finding sobriety, healing from trauma, and embracing therapy.
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50 minutes
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Honest
Informative
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Engaging
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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
- Crystal shares her experience growing up in a Jehovah's Witness family.
- Discusses the impact of her mother's alcoholism on their family dynamics.
- Reveals how therapy helped uncover repressed childhood trauma.
- Explores the role of infidelity in her relationships.
- Highlights the importance of emotional sobriety in recovery.
"I realized I had intentionally forgotten or misplaced those memories."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this engaging episode of "Adult Child," Crystal shares her transformative journey from growing up in a strict religious household to finding her path to sobriety. The conversation with Andrea Ashley is both raw and heartfelt, delving into Crystal's experiences with trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, and her eventual embrace of therapy.
Crystal's story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and the importance of seeking help, even when it feels uncomfortable. Listeners will find themselves captivated by Crystal's anecdotes about her childhood in a Jehovah's Witness family, where she faced strict rules and emotional neglect. She candidly discusses her mother's battle with alcoholism and the impact it had on their family life.
Crystal's journey into therapy began with addressing her marriage issues, leading her to uncover deep-seated childhood trauma that she had long ignored. The episode is sprinkled with light-hearted moments, like Crystal's love for coconut cake and her humorous take on favourite condiments. Yet, it doesn't shy away from the serious topics of infidelity and the struggles of breaking free from a cycle of unhealthy relationships.
Andrea Ashley guides the conversation with empathy, allowing Crystal to reflect on her past and the steps she has taken towards healing. This episode is not just about the challenges of recovery but also about the hope and resilience that come with it. Whether you're on your own journey or simply curious about the paths others have taken, Crystal's story offers both insight and inspiration. What can we learn from those who have battled addiction?
Tune in to find out how Crystal found strength in vulnerability and what it truly means to heal.