Listen "Trauma Bonding in Grief"
Episode Synopsis
As a result of trauma, boundaries have been a lifelong struggle for me. From my friendship with Robin, my friendship with Steph, and my job loss at Bow boundary crossing has followed me. I explore these 3 events in my life and how trauma has affected them. In this episode, not only do I share my journey with trauma, but also what I have begun to learn about my behavior. Key Takeaways: [1:15] My struggle with setting boundaries as a result of trauma [8:58] My friendship with Robin [15:21] Getting legal support from the wrong person [17:59] How my friendship with Robin also impacted my kids [21:11] Being hired to coach track and field in Bow [25:11] Getting bigger track teams and visiting Molly's grave with them [26:52] Meeting and supporting a runner who lost a parent [29:08] Butting heads with the administration and parents while feeling unsupported [33:00] Getting a tattoo, showing it to my runners, and getting suspended [39:19] Managing a charter school that failed [41:30] Beginning to understand where my behavior comes from [49:36] Understanding that just because I lost a child doesn't mean people will be kinder [51:47] What the future holds Resources from this episode: Concord Monitor Article on being suspended Connect with Barb: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube
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