Episode Details

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with my Aunty Anneliese, a mother of three, to talk about childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, and raising neurodivergent children with love and intention.

Anneliese shares her extraordinary journey of becoming a mother at just 21 years old while still healing from the effects of childhood trauma and abuse. Together, we explore what it means to parent differently from the way you were parented, the courage it takes to break generational cycles, and the resilience required to keep showing up for your children while continuing your own healing.

We also discuss solo parenting, raising children with ADHD and autism, and the importance of recognising and supporting neurodivergent children in ways previous generations often couldn't. Through every challenge, Anneliese's story is one of fierce love, hope, and the quiet victories that come from choosing a different path for your family.

If you've experienced childhood trauma, you're working to break generational cycles, raising neurodivergent children, or navigating solo motherhood, I hope Anneliese's story reminds you that healing doesn't require perfection—it begins with choosing a different way forward.

Connect with Anneliese

• Substack: substack.com/@anneliesesenn

Topics discussed: childhood trauma, generational trauma, breaking cycles, solo motherhood, solo parenting, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, abuse recovery, motherhood, resilience, feminist storytelling.