Escaping the Family Cult: A Journey to Healing and Boundaries
The greater awareness that we can create of this and be grateful for the other friends and the new families that we can actually create and that we can heal before we show up to these nuclear cults and say: speak our mind kindly, without being all triggered and angry because we've done the work that we have to do, of, you know, contemplating and speaking about this and journaling and healing, and then you can show up as this whole human being.
Have you ever felt trapped by family expectations? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Gris Alves Podcast Tales of Recovery', Gris Alves dives into the often unspoken pressures that come with family dynamics. She bravely shares her own story of feeling suffocated by the relentless message that 'family comes first' and the challenges of setting healthy boundaries.
Gris doesn't shy away from the darker side of family life, discussing how emotional, physical, and even sexual abuse can be hidden within the so-called sanctity of family. But it's not all doom and gloom. She also talks about the positive aspects of family and the importance of creating new, healthier family dynamics. Gris encourages listeners to reflect, speak out, journal, and heal from these ingrained patterns, aiming to foster kindness and compassion in themselves and their children.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with family pressures and seeking a path to personal freedom and healthier relationships.