Tyler describes his childhood home as an "active war zone." After years of physical and emotional abuse by his parents, he married young in the hopes that he could create the harmonious family for which he longed as a child. Unfortunately, he once again found himself in an abusive relationship, this time with his ex-wife, who is now colluding with Tyler's mother in a grueling custody battle. Having survived decades of depression, anxiety, physical pain, and grief, he comes to the show with hope and an open heart, ready to embrace any insight and direction Renee can offer. And she has plenty, of course! As Tyler unfolds his absolutely stunning story, Renee traces the trauma strands and leverages his remarkable resilience to harness the light within a devastatingly dark family story.
