True Emotion Dad
Laverne Friesen is a survivor turned thriver, transforming decades of abuse and trauma into a message of healing and hope. Raised in a cult and enduring emotional, physical, religious, spiritual, financial, and sexual abuse—as well as toxic relationships that left him questioning his reality—Laverne shares his raw, authentic journey of healing and spiritual growth.
Tune in for powerful conversations with like-minded guests, offering truth, vulnerability, and the reminder that a brighter, more authentic future is possible.
True Emotion Dad
Breaking Free: Childhood Trauma
Episode Summary
In this powerful episode of True Emotion Dad, Laverne Friesen shares his deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, religious abuse, and the long road to healing. He opens up about growing up in a closed society that shaped his mental health and self-worth, the lasting scars of familial abuse, and the role of forgiveness in reclaiming his life.
With raw honesty, Laverne explores the importance of recognizing trauma, practicing self-compassion, and finding gratitude—even in the darkest moments. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and the undeniable power of love and healing.
Powerful Sound Bites
- "I realized it was trauma"
- That is evil."
- "I thought that was normal"
Episode Chapters
⏳ 00:00 – Welcome to True Emotion Dad
💔 00:57 – The Hidden Wounds of Childhood Trauma
🙏 04:44 – Religious Abuse and Breaking the Silence
🏚 12:32 – Family, Betrayal, and the Pain of the Past
🕊 17:19 – The Power of Forgiveness in Healing
💸 23:50 – Growing Up in Poverty and Its Impact on Self-Worth
🔥 30:43 – Turning Pain into Power: A Story of Transformation