The Trauma of Growing Up with a Holocaust Survivor

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode My mom was born in hiding during the Holocaust and lost most of her family. She had bipolar disorder and schizophrenic manic delusions and was an awful parent. She is in a home and I help care for her. How do I reconcile what she went through and how bad of a mom she was? Survey finds 'shocking' lack of Holocaust knowledge among millennials and Gen Z Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma - Dr. Peter A. Levine The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Lyrics of the Day: "The Age of Worry" - John Mayer As heard on this episode: Conversation Starters BetterHelp Redefining Anxiety John's Free Guided Meditation Ramsey+ tags: trauma/PTSD, parenting, family, anger/resentment/bitterness, anxiety These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices