What If My Kid Turns Out Like Me?

What If My Kid Turns Out Like Me? Breaking the Cycle and Finding Hope

As parents, many of us carry the fear that our children might follow in our footsteps—the good, the bad, and sometimes the painful parts too. If you’ve ever worried, “What if my kid turns out like me?” you’re not alone.

In this week’s episode, I get real about those fears and the heavy weight of thinking our struggles might pass down—whether it’s addiction, coping with an unhappy environment, or making decisions fueled by emotion instead of fact.

For me, it meant facing the truth about how I was parented and how that shaped who I am—and wondering if my child would repeat those patterns. Spoiler: we all have the power to break cycles, even when it feels impossible.

Here’s what I share in the episode:

• The raw honesty about fearing history might repeat

• How unconscious behaviors or emotional reactions can influence parenting

• Why understanding your own past is the first step toward change

• The importance of self-compassion and commitment to do better

• Encouragement for parents in the trenches of addiction and mental health struggles

Remember, no one is perfect. The fact that you’re worried means you care deeply, and that’s the best place to start. Healing starts with awareness and the courage to try again every day.

If you’ve ever been scared your child might “turn out like you,” this episode is a hug in audio form—full of hope, strength, and solidarity.

Listen to the episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-one-mother-of-an-addict-to-another/id1703883584

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