Things I Can't Say
The podcast for things families whisper, not post. Breaking the silence on family, mental health, and the struggles we keep hidden.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
Things I Can't Say
Latest Episodes
Episode 14: Unraveling the Trauma
This episode features Annie discussing the deeply sensitive and challenging topic of sexual abuse within her family. She shares her personal experience of discovering the abuse between her children, emphasizing the complexity and hidden nature ...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: Trauma Brain
In this heartfelt and candid clip, Annie shares her struggles and insights as a parent raising children who have experienced severe trauma. She discusses the challenges of balancing accountability and compassion, acknowledging the difficulty in...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12: When Church Community Fails
Annie shares her personal journey of navigating faith and mental illness, highlighting the challenges faced by families who don't fit the traditional mold of church communities. She reflects on her deep connection to the church, which was once ...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: Advocacy vs Justification
Annie shares her personal journey of navigating PTSD and advocating for her children's mental health needs. She reflects on the challenges faced with her son during middle school and the current struggles with her daughter, emphasizing the impo...
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Episode 10: The Cause
Annie discusses the potential causes of her son's behavior, including prenatal drug exposure, early childhood trauma, and the chaotic environment he experienced in foster care. She highlights the difficulties in finding effective psychiatric me...
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Episode 10
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