Welcome to A Normal Family - a mini-series packed with intriguing stories, relatable experiences, and a fresh perspective on what family really means in the 21st century.
In this full length interview, Denise shares her story from adoption to becoming a teenage mum to finding her family with Tarot. She talks about the power of therapy and her healing from years of shame.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Falling pregnant at 14
04:47 Being a teenage mum
07:47 Denise's search for her biological family
09:42 How Tarot helped Denise find her family
12:44 Meeting her biological family for the first time
17:41 Complex feelings towards her mum
19:52 Breaking the cycle of neglect
22:21 Facing shame and seeking help
28:03 Overcoming shame through EMDR
30:02 The power of therapy
38:30 Like and subscribe!