You ever open your mouth to yell at your kids and suddenly realize... oh no, I’ve been possessed by my mother?
Yeah, same. That moment when rage enters your body like a heatwave and the words fly out before your logic kicks in? That’s not just a parenting fail—it might be generational trauma showing up uninvited. In this episode, I’m breaking down how trauma can be inherited, how it shapes your reactions (especially the ones you swore you’d never repeat), and the disruptive coping skills that keep it all going.
We’re not here to shame our parents or pretend we’ve got it all figured out. We’re here to pause, notice the pattern, and learn how to parent from a place of healing—not habit. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why did I react like that?” this episode is your starting point.
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Learn more at http://outsidethenormcounseling.com/reignite . It's time we stopped pretending everything’s fine—and started getting real. Unapologetically.
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