Mommie Issues
the Disaffected origin story
Kevin and I started the weekly show Disaffected in January of 2021. We had a thesis: that domestic abuse had gone public, and feral.
That the Cluster B-driven narcissistic abuse familiar to us as “domestic abuse” and child abuse was now structuring our public, political, and cultural lives.
If I do say so—and I do—we are proven right every day.
This is the origin story. The first episode of the show is audio-only, and very personal. It was the first time I had sat down in front of a microphone to tell this story.
But it isn’t just my personal story. My childhood under a demented prison warden wearing a maternal mask is the jumping-off point to illustrate what’s so desperately wrong with our public lives in the 21st century.
You won me over with this episode two years ago. I thought at the time: HOLY S--t! Finally someone who gets it and can articulate it astutely. So thanks for that.
Just incredible, what a revelation this must have been. I found you a few months ago and I'm so glad! Not just for the societal commentary which I wholly agree with, but for the narcissistic mother understanding and validation. I've been on my own journey in the last few years on this too. I turned 40 this year... You are right, it's a lifetime of pain and absolutely amazing when you move into this sphere of understanding. Thank you for resharing this first episode... I really really enjoyed it. Much love to you Josh 🙌🏻💜👏🏻