Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
UNPACKED: Stacks of Shame for a Path of Freedom (Ft. Melissa Bull) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 191
UNPACKED: Stacks of Shame for a Path of Freedom (Ft. Melissa Bull) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 191
UNPACKED: Stacks of Shame for a Path of Freedom (Ft. Melissa Bull) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 191
Tuesday 25th February 2025
Melissa Bull shares her raw story of growing up with a hoarding mother, navigating chaos, and finding hope on Rooted Recovery Stories.
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Episode Overview
- Growing up in a chaotic home shaped by hoarding and mental health issues.
- The emotional toll of living in a cluttered, unpredictable environment.
- Finding hope and creating space for healing despite challenges.
- The role of therapy and open communication in recovery.
- Resilience and the possibility of overcoming adversity.
The compulsion of hoarding comes from not being able to control other parts of your life. This is one thing you can control.
What if the place that was supposed to feel like home felt more like a prison? In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer sits down with media strategist Melissa Bull, who opens up about her challenging upbringing. Melissa shares raw and unfiltered memories of growing up in a chaotic home shaped by her mother’s struggles with hoarding and mental health issues.
She reflects on the emotional toll of living in a cluttered, unpredictable environment and the pivotal moments that led to her parents’ divorce. Melissa also discusses the deep sense of isolation she felt and the role her grandmother played in providing a safe haven during those turbulent times. Melissa's candid account is both heart-wrenching and inspiring as she describes the impact of her mother's hoarding on her childhood and how it influenced her own behaviours and relationships.
She explains how the compulsion to hoard often stems from a need for control in an otherwise uncontrollable life. Through her story, Melissa highlights the importance of finding hope and creating space for healing, even in the most challenging circumstances. Patrick and Melissa delve into the complexities of family dynamics, mental health, and the journey towards recovery. They discuss practical strategies for coping with trauma and stress, including the power of therapy and the significance of open communication.
Melissa's journey is a testament to resilience and the possibility of finding freedom from the burdens of the past. Tune in to hear Melissa's powerful story and gain insights into overcoming adversity and finding hope. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and understanding in their own recovery journey.