Dysfunctional families don’t raise kids—they assign roles. In this powerful episode, three sisters unpack the parts they were forced to play and how they’re breaking free.
Andrea sits down with three sisters—Kayla, Mariah, and Jackie—to explore the complex and often unspoken dynamics between siblings raised in the same dysfunctional home. While they shared the same environment, their emotional experiences, survival strategies, and lasting wounds were remarkably different.
Whether you’re the scapegoat, the golden child, the lost one, or somewhere in between, this conversation will leave you feeling seen.
What you'll hear in this episode:
- The different “roles” assigned to siblings in dysfunctional families—and how they shape identity and self-worth
- How unresolved childhood wounds continue to play out in adult relationships
- What it’s like to awaken to the dysfunction as siblings at different times
- The power of individual healing—and the added layer of healing alongside siblings
- Why finding community (like The Shitshow) can be a total game-changer
🎧 Tune in now and be reminded: you’re not alone in untangling the past—and healing doesn’t have to be done in isolation.
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