"What the Hell Was That?" Healing When Childhood Was Anything but Normal

What happens when you grow up in an environment where "normal" isn’t even an option? Whether it was extreme religious control, total chaos, or something in between, those early experiences shape us in ways we don’t always realize—until we start the journey of healing. In this episode, we’re getting personal about what it means to untangle yourself from the conditioning you grew up with and reclaim your life on your own terms. We’re talking about:* The moment we first realized our childhoods weren’t "normal."* How extreme upbringings shape self-trust, safety, and identity.* The long road to self-reclamation and breaking generational cycles.* What healing really looks like when you never had the chance to know yourself.If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like an outsider in your own life, this episode is for you.Connect with us @unravelingthislife Subscribe to ‘Love Notes’ for encouragement and self-reclamation practices, and if you’re ready to go deeper, join the Self-Love Circle—where we gather in sisterhood, supporting each other in self reclamation through radical self love. Listen now on: Spotify, Apple, Youtube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit julyandjamie.substack.com/subscribe