“She Told Me To Burn My Mum’s Photos” | Emilee’s Survival Story
Thu Jun 12 2025
What happens when childhood trauma, generational neglect, and systemic failure collide? Emilee’s story is a raw, unfiltered look into survival against impossible odds. From losing her mother at age 7 to escaping abuse at 16, becoming a mum at 18, and eventually reclaiming her life through education and advocacy — this is a story of breaking the cycle.
In this episode, Emilee joins Carter to explore:
Life as a young mum with complex PTSDThe impact of childhood abuse, neglect, and gaslightingThe fawn trauma response and how it shapes adult relationshipsNavigating self-diagnosed autism and neurodivergenceFinding healing in motherhood, study, and spooky ghost toursThis episode is for anyone healing from trauma, parenting through pain, or looking for light in dark places. Emilee’s story will stay with you long after the episode ends.
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What happens when childhood trauma, generational neglect, and systemic failure collide? Emilee’s story is a raw, unfiltered look into survival against impossible odds. From losing her mother at age 7 to escaping abuse at 16, becoming a mum at 18, and eventually reclaiming her life through education and advocacy — this is a story of breaking the cycle. In this episode, Emilee joins Carter to explore: Life as a young mum with complex PTSDThe impact of childhood abuse, neglect, and gaslightingThe fawn trauma response and how it shapes adult relationshipsNavigating self-diagnosed autism and neurodivergenceFinding healing in motherhood, study, and spooky ghost toursThis episode is for anyone healing from trauma, parenting through pain, or looking for light in dark places. Emilee’s story will stay with you long after the episode ends. 🔔 Follow & leave a review if this conversation resonated with you. #traumarecovery #neurodivergentparenting #cptsd #mentalhealthpodcast #youngmum #fawnresponse #touchedoutpodcast Support the show Thanks for listening to Touched Out: A Mental Health and Parenting Support Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a rating and review. Your support helps others discover their new favorite parenting and mental health podcast. Connect with Us: Drop a comment on Spotify if you have any questions or thoughts. You can also visit The Touched Out Website to leave a voice message or contact me via email. If you are interested in being a guest on Touched Out you can access the guest form HERE Get your official Touched Out! Merch HERE Donate to Touched Out! HERE Spoony App: All of the friends, None of the fear. A safe space for neurodivergent, chronically ill and disabled people to make friends and find support. Download the Spoony App HERE *This is not a paid promotion Theme music written and performed by Ben Drysdale ©2025: www.bendrysdalemusic.com