Reparenting
2 episodes tagged "Reparenting".
Grieving the family you never had? (God's plan) |
Are you grieving the family you didn't have? Let's talk about the beauty of "surrogate" family and how God fills the gaps. ❤️🩹 As a dad raising a son, listening to this conversation hit me right in the chest. When you come from a fractured family tree, one of the deepest, quietest pains is realizing your kids might lack the grandparents, aunts, or uncles they deserve. But as my guest shared today, when you lack that biological foundation, God has a beautiful way of providing "surrogates." You might have friends who step in and love your kids so fiercely that they become family. They become the aunts, the uncles, and the grandparents your kids need. It’s not just a coping mechanism; it’s a gift. It’s God's family stepping into the gaps. If you feel like your family is lacking today, look around at the healthy people stepping into your life. That is family. 💬 Let me know in the comments: Who is a "surrogate" family member in your life that you are incredibly grateful for? Tag them below! 👇 If this brought you some peace today, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to Sober Psychology for more raw truth on faith, mental health, and healing your family tree.
You aren't trying to feel pain. You want control. |
Are you self-sabotaging because you want to feel pain, or because you're desperately trying to establish control? Let's talk about the "trauma hurricane." 🌪️🧠 If you grew up in a chaotic environment with an unpredictable or emotionally absent parent, you learned that pain is inevitable. So as an adult, when things are finally calm, the anticipation of the next disaster becomes psychological torture. Instead of waiting for the hurricane to hit, you create it yourself. You pick a fight, you drink the bottle, you ruin the marriage—all because it makes you the author of the tragedy instead of a helpless victim. It’s a tragic survival strategy. To fix this deeply ingrained mechanism, we have to move from self-harm to self-parenting. You have to become the father to your own mind, regulate your nervous system, and remind yourself that you are safe. We aren't running out into the rain today. 💬 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever caught yourself starting a "hurricane" just to control the narrative? 👇 If this resonated with you, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more raw truth on psychology, trauma recovery, and breaking generational cycles.