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EP187: You Think That’s Abuse? C-PTSD & The Dangerous Legacy of Trauma Comparison
Manage episode 486850807 series 3371125
In this episode, Kreed explores the complex relationship between estranged parents and their children, particularly focusing on the impact of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) on parenting. The discussion highlights how unresolved trauma can lead to emotional neglect and unintentional harm to children. Kreed emphasizes the importance of recognizing emotional wounds, understanding the difference between effort and impact, and the necessity of breaking the cycle of trauma. The episode concludes with a call to action for parents to embrace curiosity and connection over defensiveness and pride, fostering healing and understanding in their relationships with their children.
Takeaways
CPTSD can significantly affect parenting styles.
Parents often compare their trauma to their child's pain..
Listening to a child's hurt is an act of love.
Curiosity can replace defensiveness in conversations.
Email: [email protected]
Work with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart.com/services
(private coaching, mediation, support groups, webinars, etc.)
THE HEART COLLECTIVE
www.TheEstrangedHeart.com/membership
Estranged Moms ONLY - https://theheartcollective.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/estranged-moms
Reconciled Moms ONLY - https://theheartcollective.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/estranged-heart-members
To support the podcast and Kreed’s work with estranged and reconciled parents and adult children: https://buymeacoffee.com/kreedrevere
193 episodes
Manage episode 486850807 series 3371125
In this episode, Kreed explores the complex relationship between estranged parents and their children, particularly focusing on the impact of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) on parenting. The discussion highlights how unresolved trauma can lead to emotional neglect and unintentional harm to children. Kreed emphasizes the importance of recognizing emotional wounds, understanding the difference between effort and impact, and the necessity of breaking the cycle of trauma. The episode concludes with a call to action for parents to embrace curiosity and connection over defensiveness and pride, fostering healing and understanding in their relationships with their children.
Takeaways
CPTSD can significantly affect parenting styles.
Parents often compare their trauma to their child's pain..
Listening to a child's hurt is an act of love.
Curiosity can replace defensiveness in conversations.
Email: [email protected]
Work with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart.com/services
(private coaching, mediation, support groups, webinars, etc.)
THE HEART COLLECTIVE
www.TheEstrangedHeart.com/membership
Estranged Moms ONLY - https://theheartcollective.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/estranged-moms
Reconciled Moms ONLY - https://theheartcollective.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/estranged-heart-members
To support the podcast and Kreed’s work with estranged and reconciled parents and adult children: https://buymeacoffee.com/kreedrevere
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