From Cleft Rage to Radical Healing: A Father's Story
About this episode
Laura Arroyo interviews Jonathan about his family's journey with cleft issues, focusing on healing and advocacy.
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Laura sits down with Jonathan, a member of a three-generation cleft-affected family, to explore healing, identity, and advocacy. From surviving trauma and "cleft rage" to finding purpose through community, Johnathan shares how he transformed pain into power. Together, they discuss the father's role in the cleft journey, breaking cycles of shame, and what it truly means to live "loud and proud." This conversation is a reminder that no family is broken—and no one is alone. Links: Buy Us a Coffee FB Support Group
People in this episode
Host: Laura Arroyo
Guest: Jonathan
Topics covered
- cleft palate
- healing
- fatherhood
- advocacy
- identity
- community support
Keywords
- cleft rage
- trauma
- community
- father's role
- living loud and proud
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