About this episode

Megan Hillyer interviews Cristy Duce about her family history and the impact of generational trauma.

Ep 79: This was maybe my absolute favorite one of these interviews I've done and am so excited to share it again, almost 3 years later. I've known Cristy since elementary school, and going into her family tree, I thought I'd be sharing something lighter. Instead we ended up with a marriage that unraveled more than once, and a little boy who left home alone at twelve and crossed a border to start over. There's a lot more underneath it — where it all traces back to, and what it means for how Cristy sees her own story now. You'll have to listen to get there. Grab my free guide, The Pattern That Isn't Yours: https://knowyourancestors.co/pattern Find Cristy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristyleeduce If this one landed for you, I'd love a rating and review — it's still one of the best ways to help people find the show. Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganhillyer TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meganhillyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowyourancestorsco

People in this episode

Host: Megan Hillyer

Guest: Cristy Duce

Topics covered

• generational trauma
• family history
• personal stories
• marriage
• childhood experiences

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