My Parents Murdered My 5-Month-Old Brother

#foryou #podcast Tracey was adopted out of foster care after his biological parents murdered his 5-month-old brother.The ripple effects of that tragedy shaped everything that came after — the trauma, the confusion, and eventually, the long road toward healing. This is his story of growing up with a past he didn’t choose, learning the truth about where he came from, and finding peace in the life he has built since. Tracey's Links: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahgray157?_t=ZT-90kIwUeOM0s&_r=1 00:00:00 What happens when a baby is born into violence and neglect? 00:03:10 How does the foster system handle infants from abusive homes? 00:07:40 Why do early childhood memories of fear stay so vivid for life? 00:12:25 What emotional damage comes from forced visits with abusive parents? 00:17:50 How do children interpret love when it’s mixed with fear and control? 00:23:15 Why do courts so often overlook clear signs of child abuse? 00:28:40 How can one law permanently protect a child from returning to danger? 00:34:10 What makes some children feel unworthy of love after adoption? 00:39:25 How does religious guilt deepen existing trauma in childhood? 00:45:05 Why do survivors of abuse often develop chronic anxiety or nightmares? 00:50:20 What can honest parenting teach about rebuilding trust after trauma? 00:56:15 How does bullying reinforce the pain of childhood neglect? 01:01:40 Why do many trauma survivors get misdiagnosed with other disorders? 01:07:30 How can medication mask — rather than heal — deep emotional wounds? 01:12:55 Why do teens from abusive homes turn to drugs or alcohol for relief? 01:18:45 What are the warning signs of suicidal thoughts in trauma survivors? 01:24:30 How do unresolved family secrets trigger self-destruction? 01:29:55 What happens when reconnecting with biological family reopens wounds? 01:35:25 How does witnessing violence shape the way someone handles anger? 01:40:45 Why is forgiveness so complicated for people who were hurt by family? 01:46:00 How can therapy or mentorship finally help someone break the cycle? 01:51:30 What lessons do survivors learn about boundaries and self-respect? 01:57:00 Why do trauma survivors often become protectors in adulthood? 02:02:20 How does parenthood transform the healing process after abuse? 02:08:05 What helps survivors stop repeating old coping patterns? 02:13:15 How can faith or spirituality evolve after religious trauma? 02:19:25 What does it mean to finally feel safe in your own body? 02:25:10 How can sharing your story turn pain into purpose? 02:31:00 Why do survivors often minimize their trauma until they speak it aloud? 02:37:45 What does real healing and self-forgiveness look like decades later? Topics: Adoption, Foster Care, Survival, Abuse If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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