Episode 8: Breaking the Cycle

Generational trauma doesn’t start with us, but it can end with us. In this episode of Healing the Inner Child, I talk about breaking the cycle of childhood trauma and unhealthy parenting patterns that get passed down from one generation to the next. I share my family’s story, how trauma shaped my father, how it affected me, and how I’ve worked to avoid repeating those same patterns with my own children. This is an honest conversation about accountability, regret, healing as a parent, and choosing to stop the cycle of abuse and emotional damage. Breaking the cycle isn’t about being perfect. It’s about becoming aware, taking responsibility, and deciding that the pain stops here. If you grew up with toxic or abusive parenting and are trying to do better for your kids, this episode is for you.