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The Weight of Responsibility: A Journey Through Family Trauma

Growing Up Too Fast

Leanne Bradbury never anticipated the weight of responsibility that would define her childhood. As the eldest of three siblings, she found herself thrust into the role of caretaker at an age when most teenagers are focused on self-discovery. Her parents' absence—her father's frequent disappearances and her mother's increasingly erratic behavior—left an indelible mark on her life. The Bradbury household became a battleground of neglect, resulting in Leanne assuming the role of a parent for her younger siblings, Jamie and Polly.