'The Traits of an Adult Child of Dysfunction.' | Amanda Delaney | TEDxDunLaoghaire

Low self esteem, heavy drinking, people pleasing and rescuing others. Amanda’s talk is an honest account of struggling to live with behavioural traits that she despised. She never lost hope, took responsibility and completely transformed her life.

Amanda Delaney is the founder of We Can and We Will, a high trust networking community, a business mentor, and a motivational speaker. Amanda is a conduit & trailblazer. She has

[teetrav]

When we take a look at our lives we see that many of us have been hurt for years due to our childhood

[monicaevie]

TED Talks have millions of subscribers. Yet no one watched this video. Why? Because the viewers of Ted Talke are a bunch of rich, spoiled, privileged people who live perfect lives and who are able to focus on things that educate them and improve their lives. They didn't grow up in addiction or poverty, so they don't appreciate videos like these. As a 28 year old white girl who is on welfare and grew up in a trailer park with addict parents, I thank you so much for this video. People like myself APPRECIATE you. Thank you so much.

[SpiritualSparkle]

Thanks Amanda! Very well explained and inspirational! After 40 years on this planet and being too busy focusing on other chapters of abuse, dysfunction and all the rest of it I’ve decided to check in with myself at the beginning - being born to an alcoholic mother and until now have always just seen it as “poor mum, poor me’. Time to take a closer look at those traits! X

[Runningwritingreading]

Thank you for sharing Amanda, I am rooting for you. Hope today is a good day too when you read this.

[carolineodonovan]

Amanda, you are a lady who has not only shown up for who you really are but also has shone a light for anyone looking for a way out of the dark into the light. A captivating talk full of hope and passion

[thebiscuitcommunity]

Well done Amanda this is fantastic. Honest, inspirational, and brilliantly delivered. WELL DONE!

[muireannfitzmaurice]

Well done Amanda. What a wonderful person you are.. Great to see you shine

[miriammigliacci]

Thank you for this honest video. I really liked what you said about taking responsibility. And having your faith and hope. Thank you for taking the time to share from your heart.

[Travellingtherapistcreates]

This made me cry. Thank you for sharing

[HelenMcNulty]

So honest and open Amanda, well done. You are very inspiring. Well done !

[bernieallen]

A huge congratulations Amanda that was an excellent speech and superbly delivered. It is clear to see you have stepped into your

[MeMe-lxjw]

Thank you for this! I also struggle a lot and it's cost me happiness and success in the things I love to do.

[kaytilochrie]

Thank you so much! I just discovered ACA at age 42 and it’s going to be life changing for me. 🤍

[voicecoachjessicaneighbor]

Thank you! Wonderful talk and just what I needed to hear ❤

[jackie.energyflows]

Compelling, engaging talk - thanks for sharing Amanda!

[catherineokeeffe]

Fantastic Amanda well done ! Love your honesty inspirational !

[Kim-kwfo]

Glad to see you're doing well now.

[deeh]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story. 😊

[KoolT]

16 thousand view's. Keep sharing also INCLUDES CHILDREN OF PTSD

[jenniferlakhal]

Beautiful story! Thank you, that was encouraging ❤️