26. Authenticity, Trauma Triggers, and Sex for Validation ft. Lisa Sam-Townsend
- Author
- Kristy Yee, Angie Yu, Lisa Sam-Townsend
- Published
- Sun 06 Jun 2021
- Episode Link
- http://www.shitwedonttellmom.com/episodes
The lack of male role models in Lisa's childhood led her to use sexuality to get men’s attention. Her mom physically abused her and they have a complicatedly civil relationship. We talk about forgiveness, coming to terms with childhood abuse, and her view on sex. WARNING: detailed descriptions about childhood physical abuse, child death, and sexual abuse
Highlights:
- How to listen to yourself vs listening to others
- Unlearning being a people pleaser
- Chasing boys to feel loved
- Using my sexuality to get what I was lacking
- Why constant positivity can be toxic
- Forgiving mom for being physically abusive
Takeaways:
- We don't always have to hustle all the f.ing time
- Unlearn the standard definition of success and let that shit go
- Forgiving someone is more for yourself than for the other person
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