Healing Childhood Wounds: The Power of Giving and Receiving Love
This corona season I've been fortunate to be able to be for one of my children's grandmother, and she's the only kind of elder generation person close that I have and we have...It's not me doing grandma a favor by taking her to the doctor, it's me doing myself a favor, it's me giving myself.
Imagine growing up feeling a void, not just from what you didn’t receive but also from what you couldn’t give. In this heartfelt episode of 'From Darkness to Light', Shama Persson dives into the deep-seated impacts of childhood traumas and the transformative power of love. Shama, a mental health and relationship coach, opens up about how broken connections in childhood leave us yearning not only for love but also for the chance to express it.
She explains how projecting these unfulfilled needs onto other maternal or paternal figures can help mend those gaps. Shama’s raw and honest reflections bring to light the importance of giving in relationships. It’s not just about what we receive; it’s about what we share. She shares touching anecdotes about her own journey, including how giving love to her children’s grandmother helped her heal and grow.
Her insights on family constellations, finding one’s truth, and moving beyond childhood traumas are both enlightening and uplifting. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone grappling with past hurts. Shama’s emphasis on cultivating joy and beauty in life, despite the shadows of the past, resonates deeply. Her personal stories and practical advice make this episode not just informative but genuinely inspiring.
Whether you’re looking to heal from your own childhood wounds or support someone who is, Shama’s message of giving and receiving love offers a hopeful path forward.