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  • Best of Adult Child: CPTSD & Emotional Dysregulation w/ The Crappy Childhood Fairy

Best of Adult Child: CPTSD & Emotional Dysregulation w/ The Crappy Childhood Fairy

Wednesday 14th August 2024

Anna Runkle shares her journey from a traumatic childhood to managing CPTSD, offering practical tools for emotional regulation and healing.
Explicit
58 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Hopeful
Raw
Authentic

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Adult Child
Author:
Andrea
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Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Healing Childhood Trauma with The Crappy Childhood Fairy

Episode Overview

  • Anna Runkle shares her experience of growing up in an alcoholic and poor family.
  • Discussion on the impact of unresolved childhood trauma on adulthood.
  • Introduction to a unique tool for managing emotional dysregulation.
  • Practical advice on using writing and meditation for healing.
  • Encouragement to reflect on personal experiences and find hope.
When I talk about my trauma, I basically just get so dysregulated I can't think
Ever wondered how childhood trauma shapes your adult life? In this episode of Adult Child, Andrea invites Anna Runkle, also known as 'The Crappy Childhood Fairy', to share her journey from a turbulent childhood in an alcoholic and impoverished family to discovering she had Complex PTSD (CPTSD). Anna talks candidly about how unresolved trauma impacted her adulthood, leading her to create a unique tool to manage emotional dysregulation—a hallmark of Adult Child Trauma Syndrome.
You'll hear about her realisation of CPTSD and how it manifested in her life, making her feel out of sync with those around her. Anna's method of writing down fears and resentments, coupled with meditation, became a game-changer for her, helping her regain control and find a path to healing. Her insights are not just theoretical; they are practical steps that anyone struggling with similar issues can adopt.
Andrea and Anna’s conversation is raw and unfiltered, filled with relatable moments and practical advice. By the end of the episode, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own experiences and perhaps even feeling a bit more hopeful about the journey ahead. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how past traumas can be addressed and managed effectively.