#20 - Parenting as a Trauma Survivor (Anonymom series)

Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom. This episode features Mary, a mom and trauma survivor.  She talks about her trauma background and how this affects her experience of motherhood on a daily basis.  She discusses where she's at now, how she copes, and what it means to be reparenting herself during the process of caring for her own children.  She talks to us about how she deals with certain triggers including seeing her children in distress and dealing with chores and punishment.  This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  If you or a mom you know is struggling with mental health difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or visit www.postpartum.net.  If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one, please call for help immediately at 911 or by reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.