#82 Burning Bridges to Build Boundaries featuring Caitlin Blunnie- Grace Lauren Wong

This week we will be discussing generational trauma, breaking cycles of abuse, relationships and starting over, with our guest this week Caitlin Blunnie.
Her Instagram is @liberajane she is an amazing illustrator and advocate.
Make sure you go check her out after the episode and show her some love


📚 Educational Resources

Books:

• “It Didn’t Start With You” by Mark Wolynn
  A powerful book on inherited family trauma and how to end the cycle.
• “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” by Lindsay C. Gibson
  A must-read for people who grew up with distant, rejecting, or self-involved caregivers.
• “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk
  Offers deep insight into how trauma lives in the body and how we can heal.
• “Set Boundaries, Find Peace” by Nedra Glover Tawwab
  Practical tools on how to identify, set, and honor boundaries.
• “Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving” by Pete Walker
  Ideal for those healing from childhood abuse, emotional neglect, and CPTSD.

🧰 Free Online Tools / Articles

• ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Quiz
  A tool to understand how early trauma may have impacted adult health and behavior.
• Boundaries Worksheet (Therapistaid.com)
  Free handout explaining different types of boundaries and examples.
• Love is Respect (loveisrespect.org)
  Education and resources on healthy vs. toxic relationship dynamics.
• RAIN Technique for Emotional Regulation (Tara Brach)
  A mindfulness practice for self-soothing and re-parenting.

🧠 Therapy & Support Groups

• Psychology Today’s Therapist Finder – Search therapists by specialty, location, or insurance.
• Open Path Collective – Affordable therapy for $30–$60/session.
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline – 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 for anyone in need of support or safety planning.