Episode #26: The Big Red Book: Talk about a PHD in 12 step recovery!

On this episode I cover childhood confusion, shame, guilt, abandonment, generational dysfunction, mental health, strict military families, strict religious families, children raised in foster care and more. I’ve been devouring the Big Red Book of ACA. I’m shocked at how many similarities there are to my childhood. The moment I became a parent, I realized, NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THEY’RE DOING! We are all trying to figure it out. Looking back on my childhood, I realize how deep and generational the behaviors, lessons and emotional baggage that can build up over time. I have so many fond memories from my childhood and yet, there are so many things I stuffed emotionally that has caused me to carry around baggage I didn’t realize I was carrying. I hope sort through some of the stories I made up about myself as a child, based on an experience, conversation or simple comment for someone. This is all new territory for me and after 17 yrs and 11 mos of sobriety, it’s nice to be new again! If you have any questions or would like me to cover a particular topic, email me at [email protected] . If you like this content please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.