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When 'They Did Their Best' Wasn't Enough: Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect and Parenting Challenges
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Have you ever thought, “My parents really tried their best… but I still got hurt”? This episode dives into that exact truth—the emotional complexity of being raised by loving parents who lacked the tools to meet all your needs.
Dr. Angela Downey shares her story from both sides:
- As a child with unmet emotional needs
- And as a mother navigating burnout while trying to give her kids everything
We explore how:
- Childhood coping becomes adult codependency
- “Being the good child” often means losing your voice
The most liberating truth? Healing doesn’t require your parents’ permission. You don’t have to wait for them to become the parent you needed—you can become that safe place for yourself now.
I am so excited to share my codependency recovery workbook with you. Click on the link to be brough to Enough As I Am on Amazon.
Chapters
1. Welcome & Gratitude Practice (00:00:00)
2. No Parenting Manual: The Reality (00:08:01)
3. When Love Isn't Enough (00:12:39)
4. Naming the Gap Between Need & Reality (00:19:04)
5. Healing Without Their Permission (00:23:47)
6. Forgiveness As Freedom (00:30:37)
7. Closing & Next Episode Preview (00:32:44)
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