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Surviving Munchausen by Proxy

CW: This episode contains descriptions of abuse & animal death. Surviving Munchausen by Proxy, a form of abuse where caregivers fabricate or induce illnesses in others, demands immense resilience and courage. Victims, often children, endure a complex web of manipulation and deception. Emerging from such a traumatic ordeal entails untangling the emotional and psychological knots, as they grapple with shattered trust and identity. Healing involves rebuilding self-esteem and learning to differentiate between genuine care and harmful intentions. Support networks of friends, family, and professionals play a pivotal role in guiding survivors towards recovery. By reclaiming autonomy, setting boundaries, and seeking therapy, survivors gradually dismantle the insidious effects of Munchausen by Proxy. Each step toward healing marks a triumph of the human spirit over adversity, nurturing newfound strength and a sense of agency to shape their own narratives. Resource: www.munchausensupport.com If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 00:00 Introduction & Terminology 3:00 Eldest sibling is first target of mother’s behavior 7:00 Mother’s mental health struggles 15:00 Diagnostics & mother’s role 25:30 Later impacts 30:00 Living with a sick parent 33:10 Health as a young child 35:00 Mother burns herself 37:50 Mother gives her Benadryl unnecessarily 40:10 Concussion 41:20 Liking medical attention 43:45 Taught her to give injections 48:00 Lack of stability, father’s health 51:10 Mother meets another man online, leaves father 54:00 Mother’s addiction worsens 58:15 Social workers didn’t help 1:00:00 Forced to collect cigarette butts 1:02:45 Getting stuck with a needle 1:05:15 Fentanyl addiction 1:07:00 Mother euthanizes brother’s cat at home 1:08:45 Stabs herself by accident 1:13:00 Brother moves out, acknowledges that their home life isn’t healthy 1:17:00 Mother severely breaks ankle 1:19:20 New Years, something is wrong with her mom 1:24:45 Mother is brain dead, passes away 1:29:00 Moving back in with dad, struggles 1:31:40 CPS called, kicked out of the apartment 1:33:30 Finally gaining some stability 1:35:20 PTSD & sorting through her emotions 1:40:20 Concluding thoughts