EP 099: “Grieving What Never Was: The Complex Loss of an Abusive Parent” Read By Patricia Rae - Written By Joshua Young

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #99, an exciting moment for us, as next week we will hit a major milestone with our 100th episode. To celebrate, we have a special treat in store for our audience! Several members of the RAN team will join us to share their experiences volunteering at RAN, and we’ll take some time to reflect on the journey and the future of Coffee and Conversation.

For today’s episode, my dear friend Patricia Rae will read a blog post written by me from an anonymous perspective, entitled “Grieving What Never Was: The Complex Loss of an Abusive Parent.” Patricia is probably best known as an actor and producer, but she wears many hats; activist, artist, healer, painter, podcaster, and humanitarian. She has been a recurring reader for us here at RAN, and her contributions are invaluable.

Some of you may recognize Patricia from her impressive body of work. Her first feature film role was in the cult classic Swimfan, and she earned critical acclaim for her performance in the Oscar-nominated film Maria Full of Grace. She’s also appeared in The Big Wedding, sharing the screen with legends like Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton. Her television credits are just as noteworthy, including appearances in NCIS: Los Angeles, Blue Bloods, Law & Order, The Mentalist, and many more. Her first long recurring role was as Judge Abigail Delgado on the CBS TV series All Rise.

In addition to her work in film and TV, Patricia hosts her own podcast, Believe This, where she and her co-host debate hot-topic issues from their differing perspectives. You can listen to Believe This on any major podcast platform.

We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to Patricia for her passionate, genuine, and dramatic delivery in her volunteer work here at RAN. Patricia, thank you—your dedication is truly inspiring. We are honored to have you with us for this journey.

Guest Links:

Believe This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KhG19X8h4P8XF5G0OsPVf

Instagram: @thepatriciarae

Twitter/X: @thePatriciaRae

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About the Author:

Joshua is an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase and is the National Operations Manager for Commercial Real Estate. He has spent over 3 decades in banking, primarily in the finance space, working in Sales, Credit, Portfolio Management, Technology, and Operations. He is a public speaker for JPMorgan Chase, speaking to audiences about Quality Control, Communication, and On-Time Delivery. Joshua has also spent many years on non-profit boards, most recently terming out as a Board Member for Make-A-Wish (Orange County/Inland Empire). 

Joshua is the author of “Craving Recovery,” which describes his firsthand experience in a treatment facility and life afterward, and “Craving Identity.” An avid writer, Joshua already has another book on the way and writes blogs for Recovery Advocate Network on various topics, ranging from mental health disorders to childhood trauma and recovery. He also speaks at numerous recovery and treatment centers and support groups and is passionate about sharing his experience, strength, and hope.

Joshua resides in Laguna Niguel, CA, and loves to spend time with his wife, four kids, and two dogs. He is also a PA Announcer for the San Juan Hills High School Football program. You can learn more about Joshua at www.joshuamyoung.com.