Big Sister Hotline: Episode 29, Feat. GEMMA CAREY

Have you ever been cast in a particular role in your family? Are you the black sheep or the troublemaker, the wild child or the attention seeker? Do you seek your parents' approval, even though they continue to hurt you? Well, this episode is for you! But it's also for any one who has ever had a family, or wants to have a family because the truth is we ALL write narratives for ourselves and other people when we're related to them. The question is, how do we stop? This week, Clementine is joined by writer, academic and author of the new memoir, "No Matter Our Wreckage" (out now through Allen & Unwin), GEMMA CAREY. They talk about Gemma's new book, which details the abuse she experienced as a child and her decision as an older teenager to secretly take her abuser to court. They also discuss grief, forgiveness and patriarchy's impact on young women. From little sisters, they answer questions about those pesky family narratives and how we can work to break free of them.

***PLEASE NOTE, this episode contains mentions of abuse (not graphic) and narcissistic mothers.***

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