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When Each Parent Leaves a Different Scar: From Attachment Wounds to Parenting Triggers, Rage & Repair w/ Amber Trejo
When Each Parent Leaves a Different Scar: From Attachment Wounds to Parenting Triggers, Rage & Repair w/ Amber Trejo
When Each Parent Leaves a Different Scar: From Attachment Wounds to Parenting Triggers, Rage & Repair w/ Amber Trejo
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Amber Trejo shares her journey from childhood trauma to healing, exploring attachment wounds and parenting challenges.
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77 minutes
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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
- Recognise how childhood trauma impacts adult relationships.
- Understand the role of emotional flashbacks in parenting.
- Learn about vicarious sexual abuse and its effects.
- Explore somatic practices for nervous system regulation.
- Break generational cycles through self-awareness and healing.
"Safe love feels unsafe when unsafe is the only version of love your body's ever known."
What happens when each parent leaves a different scar on your heart? In this compelling episode of Adult Child, Andrea Ashley welcomes Amber Trejo, an integrative trauma therapist, to unpack the complexities of growing up with two alcoholic parents. Amber shares her personal journey of healing from the attachment wounds inflicted by a father who vanished overnight and a mother who stayed but brought her own set of challenges.
Through their candid conversation, you'll gain insights into how these childhood experiences manifest in adult relationships and parenting. Amber opens up about the push and pull dynamics in her marriage and how she navigated the emotional flashbacks that emerged as she became a mother. Her honesty about the paranoia and rage that surfaced provides a relatable narrative for anyone struggling with similar issues.
As a therapist, Amber sheds light on the importance of understanding your nervous system and how somatic practices can aid in healing. Andrea and Amber also explore the concept of vicarious sexual abuse, a topic often overlooked but crucial in understanding the impact of overhearing inappropriate conversations or being exposed to adult issues as a child. Amber's journey is not just about personal healing but also about breaking generational cycles for her children.
If you've ever felt trapped by your past or wondered how to mend the scars left by dysfunctional family dynamics, this episode offers a beacon of hope and practical advice. Are you ready to confront your own attachment wounds and start your healing journey?