Part 1 – Today’s episode is all about the glass child’s mental health; understanding how and why the glass child experience is so deeply impactful. 



We sit down with Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC, a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Path to Joy Counseling in Corpus Christi, Texas. Megan specializes in helping children, adults, and families heal from trauma and rediscover their sense of self-worth.



Together, in Part 1 of this 2-part interview, we explore the unseen impact of emotional invalidation and unpack what Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) really is—how it develops, how it manifests, and how it affects the relationships and identities of those who experienced chronic emotional neglect in childhood.



This episode lays the foundation for Part 2, where Megan returns to discuss attachment and how early relational wounds shape the way glass children connect in adulthood.



A gentle trigger warning: This conversation includes discussions of emotional neglect, invalidation, family trauma, and the long-term effects of chronic stress. Please listen with care and seek support if needed.



This is the beginning of understanding why so many adult glass children struggle with identity, trust, and belonging, and it’s the start of learning how to heal.



Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast.







What You’ll Hear



• What Complex PTSD really means—and why it isn’t officially recognized in the U.S. DSM



• The difference between PTSD and C-PTSD, and three key symptoms



• How repeated emotional invalidation cracks a child’s trust in their caregivers



• Why neglecting a child’s emotions can be just as damaging as overt abuse



• Two common maladaptive coping patterns glass children develop: “It’s all about me” vs “It’s not at all about me”



• How these childhood adaptations shape identity, empathy, and relationships in adulthood



• Why emotional expression—crying, naming, and processing feelings—is a vital part of healing







Connect with Megan Rodriguez



Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC



 Path to Joy Counseling, Corpus Christi, TX



361-500-3465



 [email protected]



 Headway Profile







Connect & Engage



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REMEMBER:



If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental-health professional. You do not have to do this alone.



Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast.



I’m Alicia Meneses Maples, and I see you.







Produced by: Brewing.Media



Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers.



Special thanks to: BlueHair











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