Episode 127: Offspring of Holocaust Survivors
Mental Illness Happy Hour
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Growing Up with a Parent's Traumatic Past
This chapter discusses the dynamics of growing up with a parent who had outbursts as a result of their traumatic past. It explores the feelings of fear, blame, and the need for approval that the speaker experienced, and how they finally felt free from it after their parent's death. The chapter also draws parallels to the experiences of children of addicts or alcoholics.
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