291. I THOUGHT MY FATHER'S NARCISSISTIC ABUSE WAS NORMAL - PART ONE
HOW MY PARENTS RAISED ME
Dawn Chitty
4.8 • 1.7K Ratings
🗓️ 29 July 2024
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, we dive into Jen's harrowing journey of overcoming a lifetime of trauma. Growing up with a narcissistic step-father who was verbally, physically, and emotionally abusive, Jen faced unimaginable challenges from a young age. Desperately needing to escape this toxic environment, Jen joined the army at 17, only to find herself in many more unsafe situations in Iraq. Returning home deeply traumatized, Jen battled pain, health issues and addiction for nine long years. It wasn't until someone asked Jen about her childhood that she began to understand the abuse she had endured. This realization marked the beginning of Jen’s healing journey.
Jen's story is one of resilience, as she has learned to set boundaries, prioritize her needs, and create a new life after trauma. Tune in for a truly inspiring tale of healing and hope.
Key Takeaways
Recognizing Abuse: Understanding that what happened in childhood was abuse is a crucial step toward healing.
Its Not Your fault: Learning that you are not to blame for your childhood experiences.
Impacts of Trauma: Early trauma can have long-lasting effects on mental and physical health.
Effects of Medications: Medication and trauma turns into addiction
Healing Journey: The importance of validation and recognizing dysfunctional family dynamics in the healing process.
Setting Boundaries: Learning to put yourself first and set boundaries is essential for recovery.
Inspiration and Hope: Jen's story is a testament to the possibility of creating a new life after trauma.
Jen is a Narcissistic Abuse & Complex Trauma Specialist. You must take a look at Jen's course 'You're Not Crazy, You Were Raised By Narcissists' Masterclass HERE https://www.herhealingway.com/masterclass. You can also find Jen on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/herhealingway
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Tags: Trauma, Healing, Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, Emotional Healing, Boundaries, Resilience, Personal Growth
Categories: Personal Stories, Mental Health, Trauma Recovery, Abuse Survivor Stories, Self-Improvement, Inspirational Stories
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| 0:00.0 | Families need looking at... |
| 0:02.0 | See my headphones? |
| 0:03.0 | Kitchen table! |
| 0:04.0 | What was they saying? |
| 0:05.0 | Mam, I can't find Mr. Ted. |
| 0:07.0 | Under your bed. |
| 0:08.0 | Anyway. |
| 0:09.0 | Made you some tea love. |
| 0:10.0 | Oh, you're a gem. |
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| 0:50.0 | He was very hypercritical from how you walk to how you talk to how often you |
| 0:58.6 | blink to how you chew your food I mean everything and obviously that played into my self-esteem and thinking |
| 1:08.9 | I'm ugly and I'm dumb everything was questioned and it's just see it got to the point to where you knew that if you just stood there just let him scream just unload his rage on you and sometimes you'd be standing for two to three hours like |
| 1:27.8 | at attention like little soldiers and just in your face inches spitting in your face |
| 1:35.2 | Clinch and like acting like he was gonna hit and then if you flinch then you were oh |
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