CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT Q&A: A Family Secret Revealed & Boundaries with Mom
Jun 12, 2025
This enlightening discussion tackles the difficult topic of uncovering family secrets, particularly sexual abuse. It offers practical advice for handling boundary issues with emotionally immature parents. Strategies are provided for establishing healthy limits, especially when faced with challenges like unwanted gifts and verbal abuse. The impact of generational trauma on parenting is also explored, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the victim's feelings within family dynamics. A nuanced look at navigating these complex emotional landscapes makes for a compelling listen.
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Prioritize Victim's Safety
- Prioritize the victim's feelings, safety, and needs above all in family sexual abuse situations.
- Support the victim's boundaries, especially if the perpetrator hasn't taken accountability or sought help.
Denial in Family Abuse Cases
- Some family members resist accepting childhood sexual abuse due to how it challenges their reality and perceptions.
- Even kind or 'good' people might deny abuse because they can't integrate the painful truth.
No Excuses for Abuse
- Do not accept excuses or justifications for the perpetrator's actions in child sexual abuse.
- Recognize adults have power and responsibility; victims should never be blamed.
