Andrea
Andrea
Why Dysfunctional Families Are Cannibalistic Cults
Why Dysfunctional Families Are Cannibalistic Cults
Why Dysfunctional Families Are Cannibalistic Cults
Wednesday 1st December 2021
Andrea and guests discuss Step 2 of ACA, dysfunctional families as cults, intergenerational trauma, and the power of belief in healing on 'Adult Child'.
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Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Unmasking Dysfunction: Why Families Can Feel Like Cults
The dysfunction stays alive and thriving by devouring the truest and highest selves of the family members.
Ever felt like your family dynamics are just plain bizarre? In this eye-opening episode of 'Adult Child', Andrea tackles the unsettling comparison between dysfunctional families and cults. She dives into Step 2 of the ACA program, which centers on believing that a power greater than ourselves can restore sanity. Joined by Jerry Wise from Relationship Systems, they break down what 'insanity' looks like in adult children and dysfunctional families.
They explore the emotional cannibalization that happens across generations and how these families often exhibit cult-like behavior. One of the most striking points Andrea makes is that dysfunctional families thrive by consuming the identities of their members, assigning roles like the hero, scapegoat, mascot, and lost child. The family’s paranoia about outside perceptions keeps everyone walking on eggshells, ready to pounce on anyone who dares to speak out.
Andrea shares her own journey of surviving such a toxic environment and the power of simply believing that healing is possible. This episode is a raw, honest look at the destructive nature of dysfunctional families and offers a glimmer of hope for recovery. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your family's dysfunction, this episode might just be the lifeline you need.