All right. This is the second part of a two-part call in. The previous part is the one number up from this in the podcast series, wherein I talked to a young woman. And in this podcast, again, the second, I'm now talking to her boyfriend, though not the boyfriend who was aggressive with her as referenced in the last podcast, but it is the boyfriend. So if you listen to this, without

listening to the previous one, it probably won't make quite as much sense. I just wanted to

mention that, go back, go back one, to listen to the show that precedes this if you haven't

already. All right, here we go. I come from my family that was neglectful towards me during my

upbringing, digging me to abuse a variety of drugs, any and almost all during my late teenage

years. Of this, me getting a late start in life. I'm currently 26 and getting my bachelor's

while living in my parents' home. I'm still mourning for all that was lost due to my parents' neglect, but I believe I'm on the right track.

I have a loving girlfriend who listens to the show, and together we're on a pursuit of truth.

We're working hard to stop the cycle of abuse that has gone on for several generations in our families,

and I'd like to explore all possible avenues with Stefan

to make sure I am doing everything I can do

to mourn, heal, and grow so that I can salvage

what's left of my life.

I did not plan on having kids until recently

and never saw how important it is,

thus causing me to live a very nihilist type of life during my late teens, early

20s.

I at times feel like a man child.

I want to find all the ways in which I am immature.

Therapy has only ever been there to say, wow, great job when I take notes with my feelings

or stick to sobriety or other disciplines. I've never really had a talk as empathetic as those I hear on the show regarding the horrible

things parents do, and I feel it will be productive to have one with Steph.

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