(II of II) Surviving abuse: Dad beat mom unconscious. Then she developed ALS (mum, relationships)

Listen to Part II of Jonathon's heartbreaking and inspiring story of surviving abuse on My Mum Made Me, where he shares his experiences of growing up in a household filled with violence, emotional abuse, and neglect. Jonathon's dad's beatings were violent and sustained and left such a scar on his memory that he still recounts them to this day. The head trauma suffered by his mom was so severe she developed ALS** - from which she tragically died. Nursing her in the final part of her life took its toll on Jonathon, but it's a part of their time together from which he still finds glimpses of joy and hope. Discover how Jonathon found hope and healing despite the trauma he endured and how he turned his pain into a positive force for change and the adult he has become today. **(Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a rare neurological disease that affects motor neurons)Discover how Jonathon's life changed when he was removed from his dangerous home environment and placed in the care of loving adoptive parents. Learn more about the effects of child abuse and the importance of adoption in providing a safe and stable home for vulnerable children.