Such a powerful place to experience! Thank you Dawn for all your work and thank you to all guests!

Oh M G, i learned in therapy my mom must suffer from borderline- but listening to episode 110, Adriana, I recognize EVERYTHING! Alleniating my dad, so much drama in all her daily relationships- losing everyone… and me brainwashed completely thinking all was normal? And that my purpose was to save HER. Yet never succeeding, as she is ping ponging me with her manipulative drama. Auto immune diseases and still feeling guilty each day when relaxing a little. Brainwashed children still hear the voice inside daily… i attracted a narcissist partner later… Today after years of therapy- i am in good companionship. But there will always be a blind spot first, before i can realize what i feel. Thank you for all your stories… as for Dawn facilitating - that (from the netherlands) we can find others in the rest of the world - and recognize our history 100% xx chanti @colorintact

This podcast has been my life line since the beginning of 2023. I’m nearly 38 years old and am just now getting to know my inner child because of the stories shared here. I hope some day to share my story too.

This is literally 80% accurate of my life. I grew up without a dad but an alcoholic step dad that my alcoholic and drugged out egg donor liked to antagonize and taunt my step dad. He has said he’s so sorry for any wrong he has done or any trauma he caused in my life. My egg donor on the other hand manipulated me to pay for her cell phone or should wouldn’t have contact with medical professionals. It took me 20 years to stop paying her phone bill. There is so so much more and sadly most who know have since passed leaving me alone on this big bad world again. Baby sitting other people’s kids as well as my egg donor. Baby sitting at 9, Mother at 9, 10, 12 then 15 years old (my own child). It’s been quite the journey and I’m just getting started at 41

In the 11/21/22 episode, the speaker says she wasn’t a bad kid because she didn’t do drugs or shoplift. I did both of those things and more as a teenager. I was careful and never got caught. Does that make me bad? I had to steal because my parents didn’t take care of me properly. I used drugs and alcohol to temporarily escape the horror of the sexual abuse I suffered. I worked hard, had a job, got good grades and a scholarship, and escaped when I finally could. We are all on our own journey. So, with respect, I must insist: there are no bad kids.

This podcast is everything I’ve been looking for. It has all of the forms of childhood trauma in one show. Thank you for the work you do. And to every guest that shows up being vulnerable and open you are strong amazing and an inspiration.

Yes. Very helpful. I’m going through a lot and this is just what I need. Thanks

It makes me sad to admit that childhood trauma is REAL and is everywhere in this world. Dawn is being a superhero by making this podcast. It feels like a therapy session, the stories shared are so inspiring and empowering.

This episode is such an amazing confluence of many different interviews/dialogues/exchanges on Dawn’s remarkable podcast…How My Parents Raised Me. In the series as a whole, guests share and reveal so much about the beauty and/or challenges, including much trauma, of so many of our childhoods; the beauty and challenges of receiving the gifts of how we were raised and the potent paths of recovery from the moderate to sometimes stunning hardship. Dawn brings deep love and respect and gorgeous, kind, direct curiosity to each person with whom she interacts. And each guest is so frank and open hearted and tender and strong. This episode, with various pieces of these interactions thoughtfully curated into a wide-ranging and yet integrated whole, is a testament to the tenderness, inspiration, love and courage of the whole endeavor….all that is brought to light by Dawn and each of her guests.

Dawn Chitty courageously covers difficult topics that are so needed at this time so we can reclaim the love of ourselves and within our family systems.

This show is packed with great stories! Dawn is such a kind soul and her passion to help others is absolutely inspiring. Definitely worth a listen ❤️.

I love the raw and honesty that goes through every episode. There are times that I feel that she’s in my head which I love! So thought out, so well executed! Great listen.

Dawn has the most kind and gentle voice. Listening to her is so therapeutic. The stories she has shared on her podcast are by real women and their real experiences are so moving and inspiring. Dawn is amazing for offering these women a platform for sharing their stories in a loving and non judgmental place. Dawn has a big beautiful heart ❤️

Absolutely love what you’re doing with this platform!!

Dawn’s ability to draw out her interview guests is uncanny. She unpacks vulnerable stories, showing the listener we all have important events from our childhood that shape who we are as adults. Definitely will continue to listen.

Great podcast on a topic that is important to all but rarely considered by most. Everyone was raised by someone. The impact reverberates forever. I appreciate Dawn’s thoughtful, unhurried way of creating space for her guests. Thank you, Dawn.

This is wonderful show that shares inspiring, emotionally vulnerable stories that speak to the resilience and indomitable spirit of people who are survivors.

Wowza..Dawn is increddddible. Super deep, super insightful, and taking a brave look into the sticky world of surviving our childhood traumas. Tune in and I guarantee you will not regret it! BRAVO!

What a beautiful concept! As kids it’s important to know your parents are doing the best they can. As parents we do the best we can and it’s important to realize what we pass down.