
The Weight of Secrets: When a Child Becomes the Keeper
What happens when a child is asked to hold what was never theirs? In this episode of Remothered, Lori McLean revisits the day her childhood shifted—from innocence to silence. Through memory, reflection, and compassion, she explores how emotional neglect, secrecy, and control can shape a nervous system for survival rather than safety.
Drawing from trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté’s wisdom, Lori breaks down what complex PTSD looks like when it’s born from everyday chaos, not just catastrophe. She shares how remothering—learning to give yourself the care you never received—turns pain into power and silence into strength.
If you’ve ever carried family secrets or felt responsible for keeping the peace, this story will meet you where you are.
Keywords: narcissistic abuse recovery, complex PTSD, childhood trauma healing, emotional abuse podcast, remothering, inner child work, generational healing, trauma recovery journey
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