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What drives our need for control, and how can we break free from its exhausting grip? This week on the Bella Grace podcast, we share our deeply personal stories of grappling with control rooted in chaotic childhoods and traumatic experiences. Rosie and I unpack the multifaceted nature of control, from the intense desire to manage our environments due to fear and past trauma to the debilitating obsession with order. We reflect on the physical manifestations of trauma, especially in women, and how controlling behaviors can emerge as coping mechanisms.

You'll hear firsthand accounts of how growing up in manipulative and unstable environments shaped our perceptions of normalcy and control. We thoughtfully examine the impact of these early experiences on our relationships, often leading to obsessive-compulsive tendencies and a desperate need for stability. The conversation is grounded in personal anecdotes, including a tragic story of loss that underscores the profound complexities of control, grief, and the journey towards acceptance. Amid serious reflections, we also sprinkle in moments of levity with the delightful unpredictability of pets in the background.

Faith plays a crucial role as we discuss the ongoing struggle to relinquish control and the profound liberation that comes from trusting in God. We share transformative stories about learning to release financial control within our marriages and the daily practice of submitting our worries to a higher power. By embracing key Biblical teachings and allowing faith to guide us, we highlight the path to overcoming fear and anxiety. We conclude by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for your support and encourage you to share this episode with anyone who might find solace and strength in our stories.

Joe's Episodes:
Intentional Dating as a Christian with Joe
https://youtu.be/wO9WX-4LP3Y?si=iSFjtJsCk7zlJ8bx

Growing up Latino and Being a Sober Latino
https://youtu.be/eKPtzZe-qlE?si=l2zR8bhoTJTGmpSE

Arthur's Episodes:
Embracing Authenticity
https://youtu.be/jAvWjCj8zyo?si=xXpHaBiIIQtSCmcy

Connectedness: How it can fuel addiction or sobriety
https://youtu.be/PFId8q0e5pU?si=rmJTJIRmlP2wlvW1

Rosie's Episode:
Unraveling the Impact of Childhood Trauma
https://youtu.be/fCzvCvKDAFo?si=3kWy62zwY6QThIom

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