21-year-old Lauren Kukla spent her life holding her family together - a Michigan household defined by chaos, addiction, and mental illness. Unlike her troubled siblings, Lauren had managed to stay grounded, becoming the caretaker and peacekeeper. While she was preoccupied with managing each crisis on the surface, the deeper issues went unnoticed. By the time Lauren realized what was happening, it was too late.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sword-and-scale--5895676/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sword-and-scale--5895676/support</a>.

Sword and Scale

Sword and Scale

Episode 282

FEB 17, 202579 MIN
Sword and Scale

Episode 282

FEB 17, 202579 MIN

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21-year-old Lauren Kukla spent her life holding her family together - a Michigan household defined by chaos, addiction, and mental illness. Unlike her troubled siblings, Lauren had managed to stay grounded, becoming the caretaker and peacekeeper. While she was preoccupied with managing each crisis on the surface, the deeper issues went unnoticed. By the time Lauren realized what was happening, it was too late.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sword-and-scale--5895676/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sword-and-scale--5895676/support</a>.