No apologies ~ that's what hurts ~ but I have apologized to my daughter for the way I treated her for the first 13 years of her life. Although she's still healing I changed my behavior in how I treated her and talked to her.
That is amazing! ❤❤❤ God bless you! And if you keep at it before you know it you guys will be closer than you even imagined and you guys can move forward as a family even when she has her kids if that's what she chooses!
When Auntie Brenda said Love who’s around and pray for those who aren’t that thing blessed me bc I always say that so hearing someone with wisdom repeat it let me know I’m on the right track. Thank you ladies soo much for your vulnerability 🙏🏽✨💜
I am 62 and have not connection with my Mom, Dad, two older sisters, my nephew, my niece. I only have a connection with my younger brother & his Son (nephew). I finally had to create boundaries for the sake of my Children & my peace of mind. I can say I did everything I could to mend broken relationships. It takes two people being honest🙏 I am at peace and now I am a Gramma🤗🍼👍🏼💜 I have forgiven but I cannot allow them to continue to hurt me & disrespect my kids🙏💜
I resonate with this. I'm in my 30s. I have 2 older siblings along with nieces and nephews. It's clear my siblings don't want me in their life. I've prayed for years. I've tried to do things with them. But we've never been close (8 year age gap) so maybe it wasn't meant to be for me to have my biological family in my life. I've changed my prayer to have whatever God wants for my life and to bring supportive relationships into my life. I cannot wait for the prayer to be answered
I’m a 62 and have dealt with mother issues and rejection from cousin’s all my life- I have done the work of forgiveness and friendship but for the most part it’s always some issue that comes up/ I’m tired and just ready to move on- setting boundaries is very therapeutic- sending prayers of healing ❤️🩹 peace and happiness amongst you and your children ❤
This is my first time here and I loved this conversation "ima be greedy with you" is such a message of love. I also loved when auntie shared how important it is to wait for the other person to open the door. Knocking down doors regardless of the intention is intruding.
Thanks Aunt Brenda!! I am she!! I’m also in that I’ve done all I can place in my life! No repentance and no changed behavior from family! No longer giving family permission to show up negatively in my life! The impact has been costly to my physical, mental, and emotional health! No more!! This helped so much on my current journey! Bless you for sharing your truth!
Nona I went through the same thing ~ My aunt's and uncle's and my Mom's friend would tell me to call my Mom. I would feel so awful that I would walk right back into my Mom's verbal abuse and her horrible treatment of me. I am 51 years old now and I am just now placing healthy boundaries for not just my heart and mind but for my sanity. I cannot endure that type of treatment anymore. Thank you ladies for sharing. I'm so appreciative for your obedience to share. May God bless you both 🤗 HUGS 🤗
This episode blessed me beyond words. Thank you so much for validating the way I feel protecting my peace at all costs. I'm so tired of being told to fix it because we are family. I can't change anyone but myself, I refuse to allow toxicity in my personal space, so I will continue to pray for them and love them from a distance.
That is so true ~ Many people thought our family was the best family on the block but they did not know the trauma that was happening behind the doors of that house because it was not a home..
This video gave me so much reassurance! I struggle with the length and close proximity of certain relationships. I am learning to love from a distance and protect myself!
Great sincere interview. It was many layers but it had so many gems. When 2 broken people come together, it can leave lifelong damaging trauma. We have to be careful who we marry. It's unfortunate Aunt Brenda's dad chaotic hateful spirit damaged 2 generations, 3 counting her mom. He left an awful legacy. Blessings to this aunt and niece who were able to secure their peace, move on, and still have love for each other.
i'm in this place right now. I made an escape plan and God has shown me that sadly I cannot take anyone with me. I started right here where I am. I tried to literally run from this in the past.
Aunt Gwen is an amazing woman, Beautiful, patient, kind, graceful and funny in spite of her hardship and trauma- she is so sweet and transparent but strong at the same time-God Is Good All the time- sending much love and peace upon U ❤️ Aunt Gwen
Thank you! This episode touched my soul. I can empathize and see my own family trauma in some of the memories your aunt shared. I’m happy you have her in your life.
God moved me from Chicago, IL that's where my family is to Dallas, TX. God told me I would live in Dallas, Texas in 2013 but He did not move me here until 2019. I had to forgive and repent within my heart before God opened the door for me to move.
Excellent, Powerful, Breathtaking Interview… Love The Transparency 🥰 Highlights: Tell me about my dad/mom Implode vs Explode Breaking All Generational Curses When did you know that you have done all that you can do? A healthy relationship requires two sides of the coin… Repentance is the 🔑 Gwen, “eat the cheesecake, buy the dress but please write the book… you have a story that is life changing… Nona, your transparency has encouraged me to write again 🥰🦋🌷🎁📚❤️🙏🏽💋
Wow this is awesome..I identify w so much..talking and releasing the shame that secrets possess is the beginning of healing. Yasss serenity prayer..12 step programs have helped me and my family heal our relationship s and pass on a healthier relationship to my dgt. In hopes of breaking future dysfunctional relationships. Keep the conversations going.😊😊❤
Thank you for your story. So many of us can relate. I feel like I stand alone but I know that God, the Fatter, the Son, the Holy Ghost and his guiding Angels are with me. To God be the Glory! Amen!🙏🏾🙌🏽👏🏽❤️
I recently cut my ties with my father and he is similar to her father abusive and suffered with alcoholism. He won’t hear from me again. No apologies either about the torment he put my siblings and mom through. He won’t change. So I changed and left him behind. I also will change my last name soon. I don’t want any identity to him whatsoever.
Nona my Dad was shot and killed when I was 5 years old and I always want to hear stories of my Dad because my Mom never shared stories about my Dad with me..
We can love family to the hilt but we have to come to the conclusion that they are like people who are not family. .We have to let go and let GOD ..Now there may not be be any restoration restoration you have to learn to love them from afar I know that may sound cruel but it is what it is and if you do t let go you will eventually go under yourself ..Please give family to the LORD and take care of yourself
No apologies ~ that's what hurts ~ but I have apologized to my daughter for the way I treated her for the first 13 years of her life. Although she's still healing I changed my behavior in how I treated her and talked to her.
Love this! ❤️❤️ I had to do the same…thank you for sharing. 🙏🏾♥️
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That's wonderful. May you have a healthy and loving relationship with your daughter.
Well done Mommy 💞
That is amazing! ❤❤❤ God bless you! And if you keep at it before you know it you guys will be closer than you even imagined and you guys can move forward as a family even when she has her kids if that's what she chooses!
This story is so common among Black families, even now. Awareness and healing is key. Thank you for sharing
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When Auntie Brenda said Love who’s around and pray for those who aren’t that thing blessed me bc I always say that so hearing someone with wisdom repeat it let me know I’m on the right track. Thank you ladies soo much for your vulnerability 🙏🏽✨💜
So true
I appreciate Auntie Brenda for sharing her story.
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I am 62 and have not connection with my Mom, Dad, two older sisters, my nephew, my niece. I only have a connection with my younger brother & his Son (nephew). I finally had to create boundaries for the sake of my Children & my peace of mind. I can say I did everything I could to mend broken relationships. It takes two people being honest🙏
I am at peace and now I am a Gramma🤗🍼👍🏼💜 I have forgiven but I cannot allow them to continue to hurt me & disrespect my kids🙏💜
Same
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I resonate with this.
I'm in my 30s.
I have 2 older siblings along with nieces and nephews.
It's clear my siblings don't want me in their life. I've prayed for years. I've tried to do things with them. But we've never been close (8 year age gap) so maybe it wasn't meant to be for me to have my biological family in my life.
I've changed my prayer to have whatever God wants for my life and to bring supportive relationships into my life. I cannot wait for the prayer to be answered
I’m a 62 and have dealt with mother issues and rejection from cousin’s all my life- I have done the work of forgiveness and friendship but for the most part it’s always some issue that comes up/ I’m tired and just ready to move on- setting boundaries is very therapeutic- sending prayers of healing ❤️🩹 peace and happiness amongst you and your children ❤
This is my first time here and I loved this conversation "ima be greedy with you" is such a message of love.
I also loved when auntie shared how important it is to wait for the other person to open the door. Knocking down doors regardless of the intention is intruding.
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Thanks Aunt Brenda!! I am she!! I’m also in that I’ve done all I can place in my life! No repentance and no changed behavior from family! No longer giving family permission to show up negatively in my life! The impact has been costly to my physical, mental, and emotional health! No more!! This helped so much on my current journey! Bless you for sharing your truth!
No longer navigating family. I’m out. Starting my own path. Healed and living life!
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I'm with you on that.
Nona I went through the same thing ~ My aunt's and uncle's and my Mom's friend would tell me to call my Mom. I would feel so awful that I would walk right back into my Mom's verbal abuse and her horrible treatment of me. I am 51 years old now and I am just now placing healthy boundaries for not just my heart and mind but for my sanity. I cannot endure that type of treatment anymore. Thank you ladies for sharing. I'm so appreciative for your obedience to share. May God bless you both 🤗 HUGS 🤗
Thank you for sharing 🩷🩷🩷
Beautiful episode Nona, you do take after your aunt her poise and class. Painful story but inspiring at the same time ❤
This episode blessed me beyond words. Thank you so much for validating the way I feel protecting my peace at all costs. I'm so tired of being told to fix it because we are family. I can't change anyone but myself, I refuse to allow toxicity in my personal space, so I will continue to pray for them and love them from a distance.
That is so true ~ Many people thought our family was the best family on the block but they did not know the trauma that was happening behind the doors of that house because it was not a home..
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This video gave me so much reassurance! I struggle with the length and close proximity of certain relationships. I am learning to love from a distance and protect myself!
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Lady Nona and Aunt Gwen, your transparency is such a healing agent. Thank you for walking in obedience.
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Great sincere interview. It was many layers but it had so many gems. When 2 broken people come together, it can leave lifelong damaging trauma. We have to be careful who we marry. It's unfortunate Aunt Brenda's dad chaotic hateful spirit damaged 2 generations, 3 counting her mom. He left an awful legacy. Blessings to this aunt and niece who were able to secure their peace, move on, and still have love for each other.
Aunt Brenda thank you for the transparency in sharing your story. Love this ❤
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i'm in this place right now. I made an escape plan and God has shown me that sadly I cannot take anyone with me. I started right here where I am. I tried to literally run from this in the past.
This is beautiful, if more families put pride aside and just spoke honestly there would be more resolution and togetherness ❤
I agree 💯
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So happy that your aunt has been such a blessing to & for you
She's the best! 🩷
Aunt Gwen is an amazing woman, Beautiful, patient, kind, graceful and funny in spite of her hardship and trauma- she is so sweet and transparent but strong at the same time-God Is Good All the time- sending much love and peace upon U ❤️ Aunt Gwen
Thank you! This episode touched my soul. I can empathize and see my own family trauma in some of the memories your aunt shared. I’m happy you have her in your life.
Two beautiful souls,Thank you for sharing...God is faithful.
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Wow!! I can relate to so much of her experience. God has blessed me to be my own best friend & family. God Is…
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Wonderful podcast. Not every detail but Auntie Brenda is also me. Blessing to me as well. ❤️❤️❤️
God moved me from Chicago, IL that's where my family is to Dallas, TX. God told me I would live in Dallas, Texas in 2013 but He did not move me here until 2019. I had to forgive and repent within my heart before God opened the door for me to move.
Glad to hear you're where God wants to be now! 🩷
Thank you I could totally identify with this story cause alot is mine God bless u both my healing has begun years ago & Thanks again
Mom was right to set her insurance policy to the beneficiaries of her choosing!
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The beginning was sweet when telling the story of your father.
He was a great man 🩷
Thank you for letting us peak into the “family business” it definitely reminds me of my own. It’s necessary to gain perspective.
Excellent, Powerful, Breathtaking Interview… Love The Transparency 🥰
Highlights:
Tell me about my dad/mom
Implode vs Explode
Breaking All Generational Curses
When did you know that you have done all that you can do?
A healthy relationship requires two sides of the coin…
Repentance is the 🔑
Gwen, “eat the cheesecake, buy the dress but please write the book… you have a story that is life changing…
Nona, your transparency has encouraged me to write again 🥰🦋🌷🎁📚❤️🙏🏽💋
Thank you for these series, this is really blessing us. We appreciate your obedience to God!🎀💗
You are so welcome
"you let me in" so beautiful 💖🙏🏽
Truly a great interview, thank this is so needed for families today ❤
Why do I have a feeling that Nona's Mom and Grandfather had an inappropriate relationship???
Same here??
Read the comments before I watched and I am definitely seeing it the more I watch.
I came here to say just that!!
Wow this is awesome..I identify w so much..talking and releasing the shame that secrets possess is the beginning of healing. Yasss serenity prayer..12 step programs have helped me and my family heal our relationship s and pass on a healthier relationship to my dgt. In hopes of breaking future dysfunctional relationships. Keep the conversations going.😊😊❤
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing 🩷
This was really good & resonated deeply 🫂
Truly my story in many ways😢
I’m auntie Brenda, I left home at 18 for college and never lived with those people again.
Your Aunt is amazing ♥️♥️♥️
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Thank you for your story. So many of us can relate. I feel like I stand alone but I know that God, the Fatter, the Son, the Holy Ghost and his guiding Angels are with me. To God be the Glory! Amen!🙏🏾🙌🏽👏🏽❤️
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I recently cut my ties with my father and he is similar to her father abusive and suffered with alcoholism. He won’t hear from me again. No apologies either about the torment he put my siblings and mom through. He won’t change. So I changed and left him behind. I also will change my last name soon. I don’t want any identity to him whatsoever.
Sometimes that's what you have to do to protect your peace and future! 🩷
Beautiful interview ❤ Thank you both 🙏🏾
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nona my Dad was shot and killed when I was 5 years old and I always want to hear stories of my Dad because my Mom never shared stories about my Dad with me..
So sorry to hear that. Praying for peace 🙏🏽🩷
Good Morning 🌞 from Dallas, Texas 🤗 HUGS 🤗
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We can love family to the hilt but we have to come to the conclusion that they are like people who are not family. .We have to let go and let GOD ..Now there may not be be any restoration restoration you have to learn to love them from afar I know that may sound cruel but it is what it is and if you do t let go you will eventually go under yourself ..Please give family to the LORD and take care of yourself
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Wow what powerful story
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I’m new here, but this was very good. Thank you both.
Welcome!
Loved this, thank you
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Awesome conversation🙏🏾
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I moved home after twenty five years my family is just like that I be the same way I had to just let go do it by yourself 🙏🏾
Sometimes all you need is God! 🩷
Amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Nona u look just Like her❤
Thank you! 🩷
Good morning 💗
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Good morning
Real recognize real🫂🙏🏾💫💯
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Conclusion l. The worst women get the best men ….
Even family still need to mind their business. How do you really know how a parent is behind closed doors, especially towards their children.