How The Craziness All Began ...

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This is where you’re going to learn why I decided to create this podcast with my sister, Amanda.  Yep, all the good, ugly and straight up strange reasons. 

I want to get into a little our family background.

Amanda and I have the same mother, but different biological fathers.  I'm 10 years older than her.  Mom had me at 15 and half years-old. And, about a year later she had my brother. Mom’s family had a whole mess of their own problems.  They ran off to deal with those themselves, so  she didn’t have any help.

We'll get more into their messes as these podcasts progress. 

But, she was able to make it on her own by dropping out of school and getting a job at a truck stop cleaning toilets.  This was back in the 70’s.  Even with the weight of the world on her shoulders, she was a fun and loving person. I say that because while she was surviving and barely old enough to work, she was also getting the shit kicked out her by MY biological dad.

Even through all of that, I grew up seeing her smile. She beamed. She had vibrant energy.  

I feel blessed because I got to experience a hard working and joyful Mom.  I’m breezing over a lot right now.  You'll have to listen to hear all the nitty gritty.

Mom ended up marrying an amazing man who would do anything for her, that’s Amanda’s dad.

But, about the time Amanda turned 5 years-old, Mom started to change.   She became depressed.  She wouldn’t shower or get off the couch for days.  That was huge because she was the kind of woman who made sure her hair was curled and makeup on everyday! 

She started taking a shit ton of medication.  

Seeing her change was very confusing for me. I didn’t understand it. Amanda grew up only knowing her dark side.  

Now, I don’t want you to think this is going to be all doom and gloom. We have some funny and yes, silly stories that hopefully will enlighten you and make you realize YOU'RE NOT ALONE trying navigate their ups and downs.

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