When Family Breaks Bad

About this episode

Gary Wise shares a personal story about his relationship with his sister Kristina, exploring themes of family conflict and grief.

Send us Fan Mail A single phone call can be the difference between burning your life down and finally growing up. I’m Gary Wise, and I’m telling one of the most personal stories I’ve ever shared: my relationship with my little sister Kristina, from childhood closeness to years of conflict, and the grief that followed her death. I walk through my background as an adopted kid who moved constantly, the money stress that shaped our home, and the choices I made as a teenager that pushed me out of...

People in this episode

Host: Gary Wise

Topics covered

• family relationships
• personal growth
• grief
• adoption
• conflict resolution

Keywords

• family
• sister
• grief
• adoption
• personal story
• conflict
• growth

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