0113 Covenant House, Bad Boyfriends, And One Good Therapist

She left home at 15 with one clear rule: do not spend a single night on the street. Janice, shares how that decision led her to Covenant House, then to group homes, high school graduation, and a first apartment, all while the emotional fallout trailed behind her like a shadow she could not out-run. We talk honestly about what “making it” looks like when you’re housed but still don’t feel safe inside your own head.  We also get into the hard stuff people rarely say out loud: how attachment can coexist with anger, why we keep forgiving parents even when they hurt us, and how family patterns show up in dating choices. Janice connects her mother’s search for rescue through men to her own belief that she had to have a boyfriend to be OK. That belief fuels self-sabotage, messy friendships, and the kind of relationships that feel intense but never secure. The conversation stays grounded in accountability, including the regret that comes with harming others while trying to survive.  We talk about addiction, especially cocaine panic and the “crocodile brain” that overrides good sense. All the pain trauma and insecurity that led to the final crumble, before she came across a life saving trauma recovery and therapy. If you care about youth homelessness, domestic violence, memoir writing, mental health, or breaking generational cycles, this story offers both warning signs and real hope.  Her book Girl Bomb details her story, in raw and honest vulnerability. An absolute must read. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a rating or review so more listeners can find the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.org Email: [email protected]  Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorg Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispective Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani Editing: Stephan Menzel Marketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...