What do you do when the person who should nurture you becomes the one who breaks you down? For Lydia, childhood took a sharp turn when her younger brother was born. Her mother became unpredictable—cruel, controlling, and emotionally abusive. What started as biting words and impossible expectations escalated into full-blown rage, manipulation, and even physical aggression. Unlike the rest of her family, Lydia refused to stay silent. She questioned, she resisted, and for that, she becam...
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What do you do when the person who should nurture you becomes the one who breaks you down? For Lydia, childhood took a sharp turn when her younger brother was born. Her mother became unpredictable—cruel, controlling, and emotionally abusive. What started as biting words and impossible expectations escalated into full-blown rage, manipulation, and even physical aggression. Unlike the rest of her family, Lydia refused to stay silent. She questioned, she resisted, and for that, she becam...
Hiruni's Story: The Impact of a Childhood Without Intervention
Unburdened with Zoe
47 minutes
7 months ago
Hiruni's Story: The Impact of a Childhood Without Intervention
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we talk with Hiruni about her journey of estrangement, resilience, and healing after years of emotional and physical abuse. Leaving her family home at just 17, Hiruni faced the challenges of sofa-surfing while preparing for her A-levels and navigating the uncertainties of estranged life as a student. Hiruni opens up about the complexities of emotional vs. physical abuse, the struggles with self-doubt, and the lack of intervention during he...
Unburdened with Zoe
What do you do when the person who should nurture you becomes the one who breaks you down? For Lydia, childhood took a sharp turn when her younger brother was born. Her mother became unpredictable—cruel, controlling, and emotionally abusive. What started as biting words and impossible expectations escalated into full-blown rage, manipulation, and even physical aggression. Unlike the rest of her family, Lydia refused to stay silent. She questioned, she resisted, and for that, she becam...
