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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 17 MIN

EP05: Why I Cut Off My Family: Breaking Generational Trauma

from The Thoughtful Advocate · host Elizabeth Teo

In this deeply personal episode, Elizabeth opens up about a part of her life she’s never shared publicly—her experience with emotional and physical abuse as a child. From road trips filled with fear to hurtful words that left lasting scars, she shares what it was like growing up in a household where silence protected shame. But this isn’t just a story about pain—it's about healing, generational cycles, and reclaiming power. Elizabeth speaks directly to her inner child—and to yours—reminding us that the cycle ends with us. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unloved, or unsafe in your own home, this episode is for you. 💛 Trigger Warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional and physical abuse. Please take care while listening.

Elizabeth shares her personal story of growing up in an emotionally and physically abusive home, opening up for the first time about the trauma she endured. This vulnerable episode is about pain, truth, and ultimately, healing. She talks about breaking generational cycles, reclaiming her power, and finding her voice as a Chinese American woman. ✨ Trigger warning included for emotional and physical abuse.

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