Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver
Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver
What Does It Feel Like, Growing Up with Addiction, Abuse, and Mental Illness?
What Does It Feel Like, Growing Up with Addiction, Abuse, and Mental Illness?
What Does It Feel Like, Growing Up with Addiction, Abuse, and Mental Illness?
Saturday 20th May 2023
Ronni and Jennie share their journey through a childhood marked by addiction, abuse, and mental illness, highlighting their path to healing.
48 minutes
Empowering
Healing
Transformative
Informative
Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver
Overview:
Categories:
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery Reimagined
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Ronni and Jennie share their experiences of growing up with addiction, abuse, and mental illness
- The sisters candidly discuss the profound impact of their traumatic past on their current lives
- They reflect on the ongoing journey of healing and self-discovery
- The podcast provides insight into the complexities of sibling relationships in the face of family dysfunction
- Listeners gain a deeper understanding of coping with emotional scars and reclaiming inner strength
I wasn't born with depression. I wasn't born with all this anxiety. It was the result of the trauma that happened along the way.
Imagine growing up in a home where addiction, abuse, and mental illness are daily battles. In this heartfelt episode, Ronni and Jennie revisit their tumultuous childhood, sharing the second chapter of their book, 'Healing Begins With Us: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse and Rebuilding the Sibling Bond'. Through their candid storytelling, they paint a vivid picture of what it felt like to be young children navigating a world of chaos and fear.
Their father’s unpredictable rage and their mother’s emotional absence left deep scars, but also forged an unbreakable sibling bond. This episode isn't just about recounting past pain; it’s about understanding the long-lasting impact of such a childhood and the ongoing journey towards healing. Whether you're someone who has faced similar struggles or you know someone who has, Ronni and Jennie's story offers a beacon of hope and resilience.
They invite listeners to reflect on their experiences, find strength in shared stories, and take steps towards their own healing. Tune in for an emotional yet uplifting conversation that underscores the power of sibling love and the possibility of breaking free from the cycles of trauma.