I abandoned my family for two decades believing they didn’t love me. This is the raw story of how one lie almost destroyed everything—and the 3 powerful tools I used to rebuild what I’d broken.CHAPTERS / KEY MOMENTS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING:0:00 The Lie That Cost Me 20 Years With Family3:45 How Cultural Silence Created Misunderstanding9:08 The 4 Root Causes of My Self-Deception11:30 My Biggest Fear: Rejection16:00 The Devastating Impact on All My Relationships23:14 The Loneliness of SuperficialConnections25:15 Missed Opportunities & Emotional Exhaustion30:36 The Turning Point: Choosing to Break Free31:02 Tool 1: The “Receipts Jar” Method34:46 Tool 2: Talking to Myself Like a Best Friend44:15 Tool 3: Finding Evidence Against the Lie45:51 Your Challenge: Confront One Lie This Week46:58 Teaser: The Apology That Changed EverythingIn this emotional journey, you’ll discover:• How I misinterpreted cultural silence as rejection in my Ugandan family• The exact moment I realized I was the one building walls, not them• Why we cling to lies that hurt us—and how to spot your own patterns• The 3 practical tools anyone can use to challenge negative self-talk• How a child’s drawing became proof I was loved all along• What happened when I finally reached out after 20 years of silenceThis isn’t just my story—it’s your roadmap from isolation to connection. If you’ve ever felt “not good enough” or believed people didn’t care about you, this will give you the courage to rewrite your narrative.READY TO BREAK FREE?1. SUBSCRIBE to the www.youtube.com/@theunfilteredtruthsugfor the next episode about the shocking apology that changed everything2. SHARE this with someone who needs to hear that healing is possible3. SAVE this video to revisit the 3 tools whenever negative thoughts creep inWATCH: https://youtu.be/B8NTmgUUGDw?si=8izhhgaK7oHVWgnM💬I read every comment. What’s ONE lie you’ve been telling yourself that’s holding you back? Share it below—speaking it out loud is the first step to taking its power away.#FamilyHealing #SelfDoubt #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #AfricanStories #BreakTheCycle #YouAreEnough #EmotionalFreedom #UnfilteredTruths #InnerChildHealing #psychology #podcast #Loss #Grief