I Forgave My Mother Who Handed Me Over to The Abuser

What do you do when the person who was supposed to protect you is the one who handed you over to pain? In this episode, Teresa Schindlbeck gets real about the hardest thing she’s ever had to do—forgive her mother for promoting the abuse that nearly broke her. She dives into the raw, messy, and life-changing journey of healing—how therapy, mentorship, and one pivotal weekend retreat changed everything. You’ll hear about the moment she realized forgiveness wasn’t about her mom—it was about her own freedom. This episode is about more than trauma—it’s about breaking the cycles, facing the past, and turning pain into purpose. If you’re holding on to something heavy, this one’s for you.