Breaking the Cycle: Parenting Without Passing on Trauma
If you treat what's left like what's gone, you'll lose it too. That's what happens when you have a dead child and a living child. The child who is alive is just fighting to be seen.
Parenting is a tough gig, especially when you're carrying your own emotional baggage. In this eye-opening episode of the Liza Express Podcast, host Liza Chuma offers practical advice on how to parent without passing on your trauma. If you've ever worried about your struggles affecting your kids, this episode is for you. Liza starts by addressing the heavy weight of parenting while dealing with personal issues like trauma or addiction.
She emphasizes that while it's natural to worry, there are ways to prevent your children from absorbing your pain. Drawing from her own experiences and expert insights, Liza discusses how controlling every aspect of your child's life can backfire. Instead, she advocates for giving children the freedom to explore and make their own choices.
One of the highlights of the episode is Liza's personal story about her journey from aspiring to be a medical doctor to finding her true passion in sexology. This anecdote underscores the importance of allowing children to discover their own interests, rather than imposing your expectations on them. Liza encourages parents to take their kids on journeys—literal and metaphorical—to help them uncover what truly excites them. The episode wraps up with a powerful call-to-action: reflect on your parenting style.
Are you unintentionally stifling your child's potential in an effort to protect them? Liza's insights will make you rethink your approach and inspire you to foster an environment where your children can thrive. Tune in to this episode for heartfelt advice and actionable tips on how to break the cycle of trauma in your parenting journey.