204. Toxic Mother: The Addict

Dear Little Me

Dawn Chitty

Childhood Trauma, Emotional Abuse, Narcissistic Mother, Healing, Ptsd, Trauma, Personal Journals, Health & Fitness, Depression, Anxiety, Mental Health, Society & Culture, Women Podcast, Relationships, Self Esteem, Self Help, Self Improvement

4.8 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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In this episode Reagan, a listener of this podcast, courageously steps forward to share her story. It's heartwarming to witness the incredible community we've built, where listeners like Reagan generously contribute their narratives in the hope of helping others. Your support truly makes this podcast exceptional. Reagan's journey is one of profound resilience, particularly in navigating the complexities of her relationship with her mother. From a young age, Reagan found herself shouldering immense responsibility due to her mother's struggle with addiction. The household dynamics were far from ordinary, with Reagan taking on the role of caregiver for her younger sisters and her mother, who, in the throes of addiction, grappled with anger and irresponsible behaviours. Living in the orbit of addiction is an experience fraught with challenges. Reagan's story serves as a beacon for those going through similar traumas, a reminder that you are not alone and there is power in realising that you have the choice and the opportunity to shape your life on your terms.

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject ⁠⁠or send an email to ⁠⁠bigloveproject@iinet.net.au⁠⁠. I would LOVE! to connect with you.

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0:00.0	Imagine you, you in a nice comfy seat with your hands behind your head, taking in the views,
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0:30.3	I can still see it in my head. Her driving down the road or in the bathroom,
0:37.8	crushing up a pill of the credit card, falling out in the floor because she couldn't keep her eyes open,
0:42.2	couldn't keep her balance. I saw a lot of verbal and a few physical fights because
0:48.3	as an addict, you're not yourself and my mom was a very angry at it. So I seen a lot. I seen a lot
0:56.4	more than most people should ever have to. Like to the point, I would be like 12, 13, 14 years old,
1:03.4	talking my dad about something and I would like say the name of a drug and even my dad would be like,
1:07.6	what is that. Welcome to how my parents raised me. I'm Dawn Chitty. When we are born, we arrive here
1:20.7	as pure and perfect souls and the direction our life takes from that moment is deeply connected
1:28.3	to what our parents bring to our lives and what our parents bring to our lives is deeply connected
1:35.2	to what their parents brought to their lives and that's the cycle of families. I have always
1:42.4	craved connection with real and raw stories to understand what makes you you what makes you the
1:51.0	absolutely unique human that you are. Stories are medicine for the soul they can connect us
1:59.6	and they can change the world and so in this podcast, I'm listening to beautiful souls sharing
2:06.5	their story. What happened to them, how they got through and how they have healed and thrived
2:13.1	despite everything to arrive right here in this moment. Content warning, if you are triggered
2:21.5	by the themes of this podcast, please seek a help line in your city.
2:27.0	Hello, my beautiful friends. I hope you're so well. What happens to kids who grow up with a drug
2:39.4	addicted parent? My guess this week is Regan who is a listener of this podcast and she wanted to
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