"My Dad Died a Con Man." | Seeking Closure After Losing Abusive Parents

About this episode

Eric Skwarczynski interviews Isami about her father's death and the complexities of dealing with an abusive parent.

Check out my first episode with Isami for more context to her background: https://youtu.be/qejunG6PxhA On this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down again for an in-person interview with Isami (IG: @isamiinspires). After a quick recap of our last episode, she opens up about building a new life in Utah, drinking dirty soda, meeting Mormon wives who live secret lives, and being asked about her faith constantly. She also discusses her brief time working for CPS in Utah and the darker situations she has had to deal with. Isami talks candidly about her dad’s recent death, the strange circumstances around it, and the complicated grief of trying to find closure with an abusive parent who never really made things right. Throughout the conversation, she and Eric wrestle with how to hold empathy while speaking the truth, what healing looks like in real time, and so much more. ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Skwarczynski

Guest: Isami

Topics covered

• abuse
• grief
• faith
• Mormon culture
• CPS
• closure
• empathy

Keywords

• abusive parents
• closure
• Mormon wives
• CPS
• grief
• empathy
• healing

Mentioned in this episode

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