Healing from a Dysfunctional Family: Ashlie T.'s Journey
Episode Overview
Ashlie T. shares her experience of growing up in a dysfunctional family. She discusses the realisation of being an adult child and its impact. The episode covers her struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety. Ashlie highlights the benefits of IFS therapy in her healing journey. The importance of repair in parent-child relationships is emphasised.
My life is a goddamn SHITSHOW. I need support.
In this episode of 'Adult Child', Ashlie T. shares her journey through the chaos of growing up in a dysfunctional family. Hosted by Andrea, the conversation dives into Ashlie's experiences with codependency, complex trauma (CPTSD), and the impact of generational trauma. Ashlie opens up about her realisation of being an adult child and the profound effects it had on her life, especially during her postpartum period.
She discusses her struggles with depression and anxiety, the challenges of finding the right therapy, and how IFS therapy significantly improved her mental health. Ashlie also reflects on the importance of repair in parent-child relationships, contrasting it with her own childhood experiences. The episode is a raw and honest look at how childhood trauma can shape adult life and the ongoing journey towards healing. Ashlie’s story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, offering hope to those who have faced similar struggles.
If you're looking for an authentic conversation about overcoming past traumas and finding support in unexpected places, this episode is a must-listen.