177. My Cruel, Toxic Mother

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In this quick chat episode, we dive into Natasha's deeply personal journey, with a mother who harbored a complex mix of cruelty, narcissism, depression, and mental instability. Natasha bore the brunt of her mother's emotional storms, often silenced and unheard. The few instances when she mustered the courage to speak up were met with severe consequences, reinforcing her sense of powerlessness. Her mother's fits of rage, sometimes occurring in front of others and even escalating to physical attacks, were endured in a chilling silence from bystanders. Natasha's story highlights the generational legacy of paranoia—a belief that a misbehaving child intentionally seeks to provoke their parent. This toxic notion perpetuates and harms, passed down from one generation to the next. Tune in to explore Natasha's journey within this complex emotional landscape.

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