What if the place that was supposed to feel like home felt more like a prison? In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer sits down with media strategist, Melissa Bull, who opens up about growing up in a chaotic home shaped by her mother’s struggles with hoarding and mental health. She shares raw, unfiltered memories of navigating a childhood filled with secrecy, perfectionism, and the emotional toll of living in a cluttered, unpredictable environment. Melissa reflects on the pivotal moments that led to her parents’ divorce, the deep sense of isolation she felt, and the role her grandmother played as a rare source of stability and hope. Despite everything, she found a way to break free from the patterns of her past—and she’s here to share how she did it.This conversation is a powerful reminder that your past doesn’t define you, and healing is always possible. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, survival, and the ongoing journey toward recovery.
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Cast:
Patrick Custer - Host
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Melissa Bull - Guest
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Production:
Produced and Edited by "The Cast Collective" (Nashville, TN)
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About Melissa Bull: Melissa Bull is a content strategist from a small town just outside of Rockford, Illinois. Bull attended Morehead State University in Kentucky where she was an active member of their Cheerleading team. Upon graduating in 2014 Melissa Bull continued cheering beyond her college career. Along with her passion for cheer she began pursuing a career in content strategizing where she coaches others on how to develop and plan certain content in order to help meet their business goals. Bull now works for the content house Viralish based in Nashville, Tennessee, where she assists them in creating and marketing their social media content.