Broken Places

"Does She Want Us?": A Family Breaks Down

Two young brothers and their mother have a painful phone conversation after she failed to show up for them at family court. How does this moment impact these young men decades later? Learn how traumatic stress in children can impact the rest of their lives in “Broken Places.”

"Does She Want Us?": A Family Breaks Down

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    Broken Places

    S1 E1 - 55m 6s

    "Broken Places" explores why some children are severely damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive. By revisiting childhood trauma victims we profiled decades ago, we learn how their experiences shaped their lives as adults.

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