In this episode of Rise and Rebuild, I’m diving into a conversation many of us avoid, the impact of family dysfunction and why it keeps following us into adulthood.

I talk about the moments we silence ourselves “for the sake of peace,” the ways we carry our parents’ patterns into our marriages and parenting, and how easily love turns into control when we don’t heal what hurt us.

I share why the family you came from can damage the family that comes from you, until you say “enough.”

And I walk you through what it means to build a healthy home, set boundaries without guilt, navigate in-laws with wisdom, and reparent yourself so you can finally breathe again.

This episode is both a reminder and a challenge:

You are the cycle breaker.

You get to choose a different legacy.

You get to build peace, even if you never saw it growing up.**

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✨ Takeaways

The family you came from can damage your own until you say “enough.”

Dysfunction doesn’t disappear with age, it follows us until we heal it.

Control dressed as “family” is still control.

You can love your family without letting them run your home.

Reparenting yourself is non-negotiable for emotional health.

New family agreements protect your peace and your children.

Expect resistance when you break old patterns.

Your past does not define how your home will function.

You are the chain breaker in your family line.

Choose to build a legacy grounded in peace, not pressure.

Chapters

00:00 — Embracing the Holiday Spirit

02:58 — The Impact of Family Dysfunction

04:57 — Breaking the Cycle of Control

09:57 — Building a Healthy Family

13:29 — Mothers and Sons: Navigating Relationships

15:03 — Becoming the Cycle Breaker

16:01 — Podcast Outro