The Silent Scars: Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Parental Abuse | | Kevin Hughes

In this courageous and emotionally resonant episode, we sit down with Kevin Hughes—advocate, storyteller, and author of Sociomom—to unpack the often hidden and lifelong effects of parental abuse. Through the lens of his powerful personal story, Kevin gives voice to a subject many struggle to speak about: the silent scars left by those who were supposed to love us most.

We explore how abuse in childhood can shape identity, relationships, self-worth, and emotional health well into adulthood. Kevin shares the subtle ways trauma lingers in the nervous system and how survivors often carry guilt, shame, and confusion for years. Yet, this is also a story of hope—of breaking cycles, reclaiming voice, and finding healing through truth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How emotional and psychological abuse manifests in adulthood

• The internal conflict of loving someone who caused deep harm

• Tools for healing generational trauma and rebuilding trust in yourself

• Why acknowledgment and storytelling are critical for recovery

This episode is a powerful reminder that your pain is valid, your healing is possible, and you are not alone. Kevin Hughes brings compassion, honesty, and strength to a conversation that so many need—and deserve—to hear.

Kevin Hughes Website: mysociomom.com

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