The Imperfects Melanie Bracewell - Untangling a Toxic Relationship
Oct 19, 2025
Comedian Melanie Bracewell shares candid stories from her life, including dating a 40-year-old puppeteer and navigating family dynamics post-ADHD diagnosis. She explores the lessons learned from toxic relationships that have shaped her understanding of love. Melanie reflects on the challenge of making adult friendships, the complexities of self-worth in relationships, and the importance of self-compassion. With humor, she discusses the fallout of family boundaries and the significance of community, all while showcasing her unique insights.
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Toxic Early Relationship Revealed
- Melanie dated a 40-year-old puppeteer at 20 and hid the relationship from her family.
- He openly said he was good at manipulating people and the relationship was emotionally inconsistent.
Diagnosis Brings Self-Compassion
- Getting diagnosed with ADHD allowed Melanie to reframe mistakes as brain differences rather than stupidity.
- That diagnosis brought relief, humour, and more self-compassion about past behaviours.
Panicked Pre-Show Wardrobe Hunt
- Melanie forgot to pack a dress before an early morning sound check and scrambled to buy clothes at Target and a market.
- She now laughs at the chaos as part of living with ADHD and its practical consequences.