GYLTG 301: Your Dysfunctional Family May Have Screwed You

Get Your Life Together, Girl

How was your childhood? Half the people listening said good, and the other half shuddered. The idea of the perfect parent or family is a myth—as humans, we are all flawed to some degree. Yet, when we grow up in households that can be deemed dysfunctional, the emotional, mental, and even physical impact on our adulthood can screw us in ways we don’t even realize. Today, you and I are taking a one-on-one deep dive into dysfunction’s lasting and profound impacts. We’ll discuss how to begin the inner journey to release what is not serving you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

00:00 Introduction

2:11 We all have experiences from our childhood that still impact us into our adulthood

05:18 What lived dysfunction feels and looks like in families

09:00 What a healthy and functional family feels like

10:11 Traits of dysfunction

15:04 Trust is a struggle when dysfunction is present

16:15 Learning to lie

18:03 Avoidance is a factor in our adulthood when dysfunction has been a part of our lives

18:36 Approval-seeking is normal in their growth pattern

21:11 Anxiety and Intimidation are found in adulthood after dysfunction

21:55 Guilt and overwhelm are often seen and felt

22:43 Healthy intimacy is often an issue

25:58 Your attachment style could be off because of dysfunction

26:51 You probably learned that conflict isn’t safe

31:50 The nine steps to change

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