Trauma Impacts my Family Unit

My family and the support I have has changed significantly compared to 20 years ago. It's caused me to examine my choices, take ownership for them, and acknowledge my trauma. In this episode, I look to the past and the future to see how trauma has and continues to impact my parenting.    Key Takeaways:  [1:20] Feeling triggered by doctors and struggling without pain meds  [6:48] Almost backing out of going to Amsterdam 6 years ago  [8:53] Molly throwing up and not going to the doctors with her  [9:48] Deciding to go to Amsterdam and my kids being upset with me  [12:04] My family unit has changed significantly  [14:27] My mother not being full time child care anymore and sending Jack to childcare [18:53] Teaching Jack to be more inclusive than I was with Gracie and Molly  [21:08] It's not my daughter's responsibility to care for my child  [23:10] Finding a variety of people to be my village  [24:38] Not being able to sit still and having panic based thinking  [26:28] Recognizing I have to step back and acknowledge my trauma  [28:21] Learning to ask for help and being honest with Jack  [29:33] Taking ownership for the choices I've made  [31:56] Learning to slow down and enjoy the moment  [33:43] Please donate to the MollyB Foundation  [35:49] Moving forward in life    Resources from this episode: RB Productions The MollyB Foundation fundraiser   Connect with Barb: Website Facebook  Instagram YouTube