02 History

Life Expectancy - Sisters Surviving & Thriving

02 History

Jun 28 2025 | 00:45:15

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Show Notes

In this deeply personal episode of Life Expectancy: Sisters Surviving and Thriving, Julie and Stacey take a courageous step backward in order to move forward—by unpacking the complicated history that shaped their relationship, their identities, and their survival. From childhood trauma and family conflict to the long stretches of silence, this conversation doesn’t flinch. Julie opens up about leaving home as a teen to escape a toxic environment, and Stacey recalls growing up in the aftermath, unsure why her big sister suddenly vanished. Together, they navigate early family dynamics, generational clashes, mental health struggles, addiction, and the roles they were […]

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