Childhood trauma doesn’t just go away, it stays with us if we don’t face it.

In this powerful episode, author Melissa shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband to suicide in 2022. On the outside, they had it all. But behind closed doors, both carried deep pain from their past.

Melissa talks about how silence, pressure to be “strong,” and unhealed trauma can slowly take a toll, especially on men who are taught not to show emotion. After her husband’s passing, she found healing through breathwork, a practice that helped her release grief and reconnect with herself.

Now, she’s using her story to help others break the cycle—teaching kids and adults how to talk about feelings and heal what’s been buried for too long. This episode is a reminder that healing begins when we stop pretending and start feeling.

This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.

So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.

Need Help Now?
Here are a few amazing resources:

· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988
· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help
· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com
· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).