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• Traveled Route 66 Alone in Full Blown Alcoholism

  #foryou #podcast Riley traveled Route 66 alone during the darkest stage of her alcoholism. What started as an escape turned into a harsh look at the reality of her addiction. She shares what that journey was truly like and how it became a turning point. Riley has now been sober for over two years, and this story is a reminder of how far healing can take you. Riley's Links: Tik Tok: riwhey_orthehighway Instagram: riwhey_orthehighway 00:00:00 — What does it feel like to finally admit you’re an alcoholic?00:01:06 — How does childhood ADHD treatment shape your mental health later in life?00:02:18 — Why do kids start believing they need medication to be “tolerable”?00:03:01 — Can Adderall make someone feel numb or disconnected?00:03:44 — What are the early signs your ADHD medication is too strong?00:04:24 — Why do some teens feel socially “different” even when outgoing?00:05:16 — Why do some teenagers chase alcohol so aggressively?00:06:44 — Why do some people want to drink again after getting violently sick?00:07:23 — How does teen partying evolve into emotional dependency?00:08:36 — Why do young people crave the weekend “high” during the week?00:10:27 — When does teen drinking cross into addiction territory?00:11:16 — Why does weed feel like a solution when ADHD meds cause anxiety?00:12:22 — What actually happens when you mix Adderall and alcohol?00:13:10 — How does weed turn into a full dependency?00:15:14 — What changes when alcohol becomes fully legal and accessible?00:16:02 — How does a friend intervention actually feel from the inside?00:17:12 — Why do some people spiral when moving back home?00:18:14 — How do restaurant jobs quietly fuel addiction?00:20:17 — What pushes someone to flee their life and drive across the country?00:23:31 — Why do people believe a new city will fix their problems?00:24:50 — What does a real breakdown look like during a solo road trip?00:31:19 — How does alcohol cause you to lose entire days of your life?00:34:14 — Why do beautiful experiences feel empty during addiction?00:36:33 — How does addiction recreate the same chaos no matter where you go?00:41:22 — What does alcoholism physically look like in the body?00:53:11 — Why does “comfort” become dangerous in long-term recovery?00:54:45 — What happens when you break all the early sobriety rules?00:55:39 — Why do people relapse even after doing the “right” things?01:00:58 — What does making amends actually feel like?01:02:18 — Why is willingness the key to staying sober long-term? Topics: Addiction, Recovery, Sobriety, Alcoholism, Route 66, Healing If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Forced into Child Labor

  #foryou #podcast A childhood built on fear, control, and unthinkable loss—followed by years of silence, survival, and the long fight to reclaim her life. Tana opens up about the darkness she was born into, the strength it took to escape, and what healing really looks like after a lifetime of trauma. Links: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/ PHP vs IOP: What’s The Difference? https://thebridgeway.com/blog/php-vs-iop-whats-the-difference/ The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker & | Hachette Book Group https://share.google/J8ErtTuzmLl7wFixF https://www.linkedin.com/in/tana-jo-almand-47b1b9149?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app 00:00:00 What happens psychologically when a child grows up working instead of playing? 00:02:15 How does witnessing tragedy at a young age permanently alter your brain? 00:04:32 Why do children of abusive parents confuse control with love? 00:07:05 What does it mean to be a parentified child forced to raise yourself? 00:09:20 How can trauma make you forget entire years of your childhood? 00:12:00 Why do some survivors still protect the people who hurt them? 00:14:45 How can emotional neglect feel more damaging than physical abuse? 00:17:05 What happens to kids who are never told “I love you,” only “work harder”? 00:19:32 How does growing up in isolation distort your sense of normal? 00:22:00 Why do abused children develop hyper-awareness and people-pleasing? 00:24:15 What are the long-term effects of being treated as labor instead of family? 00:26:42 How does chronic fear wire your body into constant survival mode? 00:29:10 Why do victims of control struggle to trust anyone, even after freedom? 00:31:35 How can one traumatic parent shape every future relationship? 00:34:20 Why do some survivors still feel guilty for escaping abuse? 00:36:58 What does it do to a child to witness violence toward animals or siblings? 00:39:45 How does manipulation disguise itself as religion or discipline? 00:42:12 What happens when the justice system fails children in abusive homes? 00:44:50 How can therapy re-traumatize you if the wrong person is listening? 00:47:05 Why do abusers often seem charming and respectable in public? 00:50:12 How does financial control keep families trapped in cycles of abuse? 00:53:25 Why do children normalize chaos when peace feels unsafe? 00:56:40 What survival instincts form when love and fear come from the same person? 00:59:15 How can dissociation protect the mind from unbearable experiences? 01:02:00 Why do kids in abusive homes learn to read energy before words? 01:05:20 How can losing your childhood make adulthood feel like constant catch-up? 01:09:00 What are the hidden costs of being the “resilient one” in a broken family? 01:12:45 How does guilt follow survivors even when they did nothing wrong? 01:16:30 What happens when trauma becomes your entire personality? 01:20:15 How can siblings experience the same abuse but remember it differently? 01:28:10 What does forgiveness actually look like when the pain never stopped? 01:36:00 What’s the psychological toll of being silenced by family loyalty? 01:43:25 Why does healing feel lonely after growing up in constant crisis? 01:51:00 How do religion and shame intertwine in abusive households? 02:09:40 What are the first signs that you’re finally healing from childhood trauma? 02:36:00 What does it mean to turn lifelong trauma into meaningful purpose? Topics: Childhood Trauma, Narcissistic Parent, Survival, Abuse Recovery If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Hit and Run Over 3 Times

  #foryou #podcast On May 21st, 2018, Naseem’s life changed forever when she was hit and then run over three times by a car. What could have been the end became the beginning of a remarkable journey of healing, transformation, and purpose. Now, Naseem celebrates that day each year as Unbreakable Day, a reminder of her decision to turn unimaginable pain into empowerment. Her book, “The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over,” and her work as a speaker help others find meaning, growth, and strength in their own experiences of trauma. Naseem's Links: Website: https://naseemrochette.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Benefits-Being-Run-Over/dp/B0BW3LK86X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678558072&sr=8-1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseemrochette?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app 00:00:00 What happens psychologically when you face death and survive? 00:01:03 Why do near-death experiences completely change how people view life? 00:02:14 What does it feel like to realize you might die — and make peace with it? 00:03:28 Why do people only appreciate life once they almost lose it? 00:04:40 How can trauma reveal what actually matters most in life? 00:06:07 Why is accepting help so hard for people who are usually independent? 00:07:21 How does vulnerability become a strength after tragedy? 00:08:36 What can the Japanese art of kintsugi teach us about healing from pain? 00:09:52 How do people rebuild confidence and identity after trauma? 00:11:03 Why do small acts of kindness feel so powerful during recovery? 00:12:19 How can sharing your story help others heal too? 00:13:42 Why is perfectionism often a mask for pain or control issues? 00:14:58 How does social media make it harder to show our real struggles? 00:16:15 What does it mean to “relearn yourself” after surviving the impossible? 00:18:07 How can letting others help become an act of strength? 00:19:43 Why does slowing down feel like weakness for high-achievers? 00:21:02 How can reframing pain as purpose transform your healing journey? 00:22:28 What does it mean to turn scars into gold, like kintsugi art? 00:23:44 How does openness and community speed up emotional recovery? 00:25:12 Why do some people disappear during your hardest moments? 00:26:30 How can understanding others’ limitations bring peace instead of anger? 00:28:10 What happens when the person who hurt you never apologizes? 00:30:02 How can therapy and medication support true emotional healing? 00:31:45 How does gratitude shift your mindset after trauma? 00:33:18 How can rewriting your story turn victimhood into empowerment? 00:35:01 What does it mean to forgive without closure? 00:37:10 How can giving grace to people who failed you set you free? 00:39:05 Why is vulnerability actually a form of strength? 00:41:27 How can self-awareness and reframing thoughts rebuild confidence? 00:44:02 What does it mean to live every day as a second chance? Topics: Car Accident, Survivor, Hit and Run, Near Death If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• My Parents Murdered My 5-Month-Old Brother

  #foryou #podcast Tracey was adopted out of foster care after his biological parents murdered his 5-month-old brother.The ripple effects of that tragedy shaped everything that came after — the trauma, the confusion, and eventually, the long road toward healing. This is his story of growing up with a past he didn’t choose, learning the truth about where he came from, and finding peace in the life he has built since. Tracey's Links: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahgray157?_t=ZT-90kIwUeOM0s&_r=1 00:00:00 What happens when a baby is born into violence and neglect? 00:03:10 How does the foster system handle infants from abusive homes? 00:07:40 Why do early childhood memories of fear stay so vivid for life? 00:12:25 What emotional damage comes from forced visits with abusive parents? 00:17:50 How do children interpret love when it’s mixed with fear and control? 00:23:15 Why do courts so often overlook clear signs of child abuse? 00:28:40 How can one law permanently protect a child from returning to danger? 00:34:10 What makes some children feel unworthy of love after adoption? 00:39:25 How does religious guilt deepen existing trauma in childhood? 00:45:05 Why do survivors of abuse often develop chronic anxiety or nightmares? 00:50:20 What can honest parenting teach about rebuilding trust after trauma? 00:56:15 How does bullying reinforce the pain of childhood neglect? 01:01:40 Why do many trauma survivors get misdiagnosed with other disorders? 01:07:30 How can medication mask — rather than heal — deep emotional wounds? 01:12:55 Why do teens from abusive homes turn to drugs or alcohol for relief? 01:18:45 What are the warning signs of suicidal thoughts in trauma survivors? 01:24:30 How do unresolved family secrets trigger self-destruction? 01:29:55 What happens when reconnecting with biological family reopens wounds? 01:35:25 How does witnessing violence shape the way someone handles anger? 01:40:45 Why is forgiveness so complicated for people who were hurt by family? 01:46:00 How can therapy or mentorship finally help someone break the cycle? 01:51:30 What lessons do survivors learn about boundaries and self-respect? 01:57:00 Why do trauma survivors often become protectors in adulthood? 02:02:20 How does parenthood transform the healing process after abuse? 02:08:05 What helps survivors stop repeating old coping patterns? 02:13:15 How can faith or spirituality evolve after religious trauma? 02:19:25 What does it mean to finally feel safe in your own body? 02:25:10 How can sharing your story turn pain into purpose? 02:31:00 Why do survivors often minimize their trauma until they speak it aloud? 02:37:45 What does real healing and self-forgiveness look like decades later? Topics: Adoption, Foster Care, Survival, Abuse If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• My Mom Held Me Hostage

  #foryou #podcast #interview  Stardyy grew up in a chaotic home where her dad was absent, and her mom became obsessively controlling — even stalking her and trapping her in her room until social services stepped in. At 22, she moved to a new city hoping for a fresh start but ended up homeless multiple times, working in the sex trade and battling OCD and complex PTSD. Links: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stardyy.v?igsh=MWo2MzFndHBhYTFuMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@stardyproductions?si=fejPdPzzHZAvEOwY TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@stardyy.v?_t=ZP-8xDhqGIvQBr&_r=1 SNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/61RZjXtl SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7otppdnmzvfDk7WPqJS4Fn?si=R_lYFQhoQFyNKa9qaQmfIQ YOUTUBE MUSIC: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=O4j-odt8OMQ&si=aqqpp4UNaPvjIqAJ APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/stardyy/1816268966 00:00:00 What early signs of parental control can look like love or generosity? 00:00:41 How can material gifts secretly be a form of manipulation? 00:01:04 Why do some parents stop their kids from becoming independent? 00:01:24 How does growing up biracial influence identity and belonging? 00:02:06 What happens when a parent forbids sports, hobbies, and friendships? 00:02:53 What does it mean when parents sleep in separate rooms for years? 00:03:06 How does never hearing “I love you” shape emotional development? 00:03:43 What are the long-term effects of extreme helicopter parenting? 00:05:23 How can social isolation in childhood distort a sense of reality? 00:06:06 Why would a parent falsely claim their child has special needs? 00:07:17 What psychological damage comes from being turned against a parent? 00:08:21 How can manipulation escalate into false accusations and control? 00:09:53 What does custody manipulation look like in emotionally abusive homes? 00:11:07 How do abusers use dependence to maintain lifelong control? 00:13:16 Why do schools and counselors often overlook covert abuse? 00:14:33 What makes someone realize their “normal” childhood wasn’t normal? 00:16:10 How can strict parenting lead to social anxiety and fear of freedom? 00:18:30 What happens when friends or neighbors report abuse—and nothing changes? 00:20:23 How do abusers convince outsiders they’re the victim? 00:22:15 Why do children of controlling parents confuse protection with love? 00:24:18 What does public humiliation look like in coercive parent–child relationships? 00:27:31 How do peers react when they finally witness hidden family control? 00:31:01 What survival tactics help kids navigate psychological captivity? 00:36:13 Why do child-protection systems so often fail victims of covert abuse? 00:41:45 How does learned helplessness form in controlled children? 00:46:12 What happens psychologically after finally escaping a parent’s control? 00:49:58 Why do abusers keep stalking or harassing their victims even after separation? 00:54:36 How do trauma survivors rebuild trust and reclaim independence? 00:59:20 What lasting fears remain after being raised in isolation and control? 01:02:44 How can survivors of covert parental abuse find healing and identity again? Topics: Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Parental Control, Emotional Abuse If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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