Family Doesn’t Always Mean Safe – Breaking Generational Trauma- Addressing toxic loyalty and family betrayal.

What happens when the people who are supposed to protect you become the source of your pain? In this episode, we explore the difficult truth that family doesn’t always mean safety. From toxic loyalty to betrayal masked as love, we unpack the emotional weight of staying silent for the sake of “keeping the peace.” Join us as we break down generational trauma, challenge the idea that blood is always thicker than boundaries, and talk about what it really means to choose your well-being over family dysfunction.

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Unpacking Me: Why Pray It Away isn't Enough- Faith and Mental Health

Have you ever felt the pressure to simply "pray away" your emotional struggles? This episode of Unpacking Me tackles the often-unspoken stigma that faith alone can cure mental health challenges. We explore the complexities of emotional wounds, discuss why this perspective can be invalidating (it's not always depression!), and champion the integration of faith and mental health support for true well-being. We also highlight valuable resources:

• It's Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self
• Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
• The supportive community offered by Therapy for Black Girls.
• The wealth of information available at Psychology Today.

Tune in for a more compassionate and comprehensive understanding of healing.

Thank you for tuning in to Unpacking Me! We appreciate each and every one of our listeners. Your presence in our community is truly valued, and we're grateful for each and every listener.

If today's episode resonated with you, consider taking a moment to subscribe, rate, and share your thoughts with a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback is an essential part of our journey, and we appreciate the support!

For those seeking a Therapist in the Broward County, FL area, explore the services at www.dare2emerge.com.

Stay with us as we delve into our next episode, where we navigate the complexities of the Not So Good New Year. It promises to be a captivating conversation you won't want to miss. Until then, thank you for Unpacking Me with us!

Welcome to Unpacking Me, a podcast where we get real about the experiences that shaped us—the good, the bad, and the messy. In this first episode, we’re opening up about why we started this journey, the meaning behind the podcast, and the personal struggles that led us here.

Join us as we dive into the baggage we’ve carried, the healing we’re working toward, and the conversations we wish more people were having. This is just the beginning of an honest, raw, and necessary dialogue about trauma, growth, and self-discovery.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by your past or just needed a space where real emotions are welcomed—this is for you. Let’s unpack together.

Resources for Support:

• Wildflower Alliance – A grassroots peer support network for trauma, mental health, and recovery.
• Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA) – A support group for those who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes, focusing on healing and breaking generational cycles.
• Mood Meter App – A tool to help track, understand, and regulate emotions for better mental well-being.

You’re not alone—help is out there. 💜

Find Us Here:

Emergent Counseling & Consulting LLC – Need personalized support? Check us out at dare2emerge.com for therapy and consulting services.

Thank you for tuning in to Unpacking Me! We appreciate each and every one of our listeners. Your presence in our community is truly valued, and we're grateful for each and every listener.

If today's episode resonated with you, consider taking a moment to subscribe, rate, and share your thoughts with a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback is an essential part of our journey, and we appreciate the support!

For those seeking a Therapist in the Broward County, FL area, explore the services at www.dare2emerge.com.

Stay with us as we delve into our next episode, where we navigate the complexities of the Not So Good New Year. It promises to be a captivating conversation you won't want to miss. Until then, thank you for Unpacking Me with us!