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Mar 2025
1h 19m

Complex PTSD From My Abusive Childhood

Devorah Roloff
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#podcast #mentalhealth #ptsd #childhood


Growing up in a dysfunctional family, Kristin was surrounded by chaos, fear, and instability. The wounds of childhood abuse ran deep, leaving invisible scars that shaped her life in ways she never understood. Through her teenage years, she struggled in silence—undiagnosed depression and anxiety weighing her down, making everyday life feel like an uphill battle. This is a story about Complex PTSD and the road to healing.

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https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=What+My+Bones+Know+by+Stephanie+Foo&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748


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Topics: PTSD, Abusive Childhood, Mental Health, Therapy

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