Family Scars-Cat 

Her hair, her clothes and the kindness and empathy with which she speaks makes her look angelic. I hope she can heal from this

It might be weird but.. listening to these stories is so deeply, profoundly humbling that I think they're maybe helping me to be a better person, think more about those around me, look after myself better. We all get one life; some people have had it almost incomprehensibly hard, how fortunate am I...

I saw a definite and immediate shift in Cat's mood @15:00...and it's when she begins talking about her kink/goth communities. Cat's face lit up, the tears stopped, her voice became stronger and she began to smile. I'm so glad that she found safe and happy haven within those spaces. What a beautiful soul in spite of all the hardship and trauma. God bless you, mija💞

I’m 60 years old man. I learn a lot from this beautiful child wisdom. God bless her

I came to the United States in 04 and most Americans that grew up in a stable home don’t understand how good their life is. Hearing these stories make me realize that bad things happen to everyone no matter where. Being a survivor of a civil war I don’t feel alone anymore after some of these stories.

My mother suffered for hours untill i told the nurse to end it. My father passed peacefully. My little sister fell into a coma and passed during the night. My big sister was 45 and looked literally like a 90 year old. She asked for death assistance. I have the same cancer of my father and my wife nearly lost her life to multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer. Yes cancer has declared war on my familly. I have trouble finding joy in life anymore even if i have everything. Take care of your famillies like i wish i had.

This really broke my heart 💔 that she had to deal with all that toxicity at such a young age. She's such a brave and strong young woman for telling her story. I'm so glad she got help from a therapist and she said it's actually helping her! That itself was a big step! You can tell she's such a genuinely good person who has a good, kind and loving heart!

Cat needed so much to be heard, and I hope she can move on from her many traumas and heal. ❤️

My mom died 6 months ago and I discovered all the trauma from my childhood, and the toxicity of my relationship with my mom has made it so much harder to grieve and heal. I not only am grieving the loss of my mom, but the childhood I never had and the fact that I can never fix things with her now. I hope that you can heal and hopefully you are getting therapy... it helps. Good luck Cat.

You can just tell Cats life has effected her greatly. I hope she continues to heal! You are so special ❤❤

Damn bro. All I can say is that I'm happy she at least had the chance to speak her piece.

She has such sadness in her but at the same time she is literally one of the most beautiful souls I've ever sat and listened to. She's so intriguing, passionate, raw, expressive and honest. I would love her as a friend. May God bless you.

Mark, in a way you're lowkey a therapist. People come and tell you their stories. And sometimes you listening to them vent is soothing to them cuz they may just want someone to listen to them. And u do just that. 🙌🏾

I related to her story so much....I lost a sibling suddenly at 14 which lead to my mother freezing up and detaching from me as a parent....as a result I pretty much had to fend for and raise myself. I lived a really fast life to cope with the pain of the loss that to this day, I don't even know how I made it out to the other end. When she described loving fiercely because of all of the hurt and loss she's experienced...I felt that. I think that is a direct response to long term negativity and suffering....My mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and has been fighting the disease like a CHAMP ever since. I've found less destructive ways to cope in my adulthood and am grateful to be partnered with someone who would never let me fall to the wayside. Cat...I'm sending you so much love and I hope that you find peace and solace in the end. You've got this.

What a strong woman to survive such pain.

Our lives were so similar. Lost my mom to cancer this yr. Cat I hope you continue to heal girl. You're such a beautiful strong soul. Your words helped me heal so much. 🖤 thank you for sharing your heart and soul with us.

Mark is the definition of work ethic.

Oh my gosh I am speechless. Thank God for Uncle George you are an angel and your Momma lives through him. I am so so sorry for what you have gone through. Cat you are beautiful inside and out and have some happiness. You are a precious soul and may God bless and protect you

I adore what you said at 13:10 "Even though I've been hurt so much, I love with such a fierceness, love with such a weight. When I give my heart to somebody, it might as well be out my chest! But it's only because I know what extreme heartbreak and loss feels like." What a profoundly beautiful and wise thing to say. To cherish and relish what we have while we have it. Thank you so much for telling your story. I wish the best for you Cat.

I hope Cat is doing well and is finding peace. She seems like a genuinely good soul. Wish I could give her a hug.

"Beauty from Ashes" That's you Cat.I had a crappy childhood until I was 4 and was put into a wonderful foster home.Thank God for my "mom and dad" Like your uncle they cared for and took care of me.I was angry and mixed up for a long time and I still dont know who I am at times ,all these years later.I loved your words" just be yourself" It has meaning coming from you.Thank you for sharing.Im so glad you decided to stay -on the planet❤️

The cancer part really hit home. I hope Cat finds her way of dealing with everything!

I just want to give Cat a big squishy hug. What a beautiful soul ❤️

Wow, so many different and strong emotions. What a strong and beautiful woman

Mark, please give this woman a job with you....what an impact she will make on all the people you meet. 😢 Young, insightful, articulate and CLEAN . What an angel !!❤

I hope she heals continues to heal...the act of fighting your dad to help your mum changes the hell out of you...and if you werent able to fix that b4 he dies it messes you up forever. Beautiful young lady, beautiful out and in. Made me cry.

I empathize with Cat. I worked in our Cancer Hospital for over 22 years. I have seen many of my patients pass, but also seen many of my patients survive Cancer & go on to lead productive successful lives. It would be tough for a child to watch their parent pass from Cancer & then a suicide. Thank you for sharing this video with us. This is reality...& Cancer affects everyone. I don't know one person that is not affected by it. (Either a friend or a family member.) 💔😕 It's sad that her Dad is an addict & was never there for them. So much childhood trauma. I wish Cat all the best. 👍😊 I'm so happy that she has her Uncle. She has that support & they have both received help for their own trauma.

I feel her heartbreaking. In my opinion, she needs a new therapist. Thank you Mark for all you do. You are a true modern day Saint.

The way she says hi 🥺🥺🥺 What a sweetheart 💖 just starting the interview.

She carries her mom's burden and thinks she is responsible and bears guilt in what happened to her mom. As a child, she was all alone with an adult cancer patient, she never had a proper childhood. She got all caught up in between her parents' relationship and the abuse. She talks about her mom's abuse as if her dad had been her boyfriend, not her mom's. The truth is that her mom also controlled her, lived through her, and didn't respect the fact that you can't expect a child to be one's friend in replacement of a marriage or adult friends. Unfortunately, the mom also contributed to her PTSD. Commiting a suicide in another room of her daughters' was unfortunately also a sign that she might not have been that golden as her daughter remembers her. I understand that the dad is the culprit but - not the only one. Speaking from experience. She is problaby a relationship addict, and a people pleaser. She was conditioned to this from early childhood. She comes from abusive family, is conditioned to abuse, and she lost herself to that. All her story is about the suffering of other people around her. But you do not see her in her story, she is all but dissolved. That's codependancy in a nutshell.

Our Goth community (and the Metalhead community) worldwide get a bad rep to often and it's good to have someone talk about it in a more positive manner. We may be a bunch of weirdos but for the most part we take care of each other as best we can, cause we know the dark.

Cat, girl! I love you, everything about you. Beautiful, funny, strong, so so strong. The way you are just who you are, no apologizes, just yourself. That lesson she taught you was a legacy of strength. You inspire me.

I want this beautiful soul as a friend. She is an absolute treasure.

Cat I think you have a great strength within you that's slowly manifesting. I know first hand you can come back from ANYTHING with enough bravery and honesty. You definitely have both. When you learn to wield it, you can use it to save lives. You're already lending some of that strength just from sharing your story. You can pick up your sense of humor through the sadness that follows you, so I believe the you without all the hurt is still holding on to hope of that better life.

A wise saying that has always stuck with me: "blood ain't always thicker than water, and family can bring you down quicker than strangers". My heart goes out to this lovely young lady. I wish her the best and I truly hope she can heal from this.

This girl. 😥 Too much pain. She has a strong will to keep going. A beautiful soul. I pray her heart can heal and believe in you Lord. 😭😭

Cat's story hit home for me. I too lost my mother to cancer. I was 7. My father AKA Monster was physically abusive to her and mentally abusive to my brother and I. It's tough losing your mom. I'm glad you have your uncle. You are a beautiful person and I wish you the very best. Thanks for sharing your story. 💚💛

Your story made me cry. I relate to many things & I feel like we’re at the same level in life too. You’re going to do great things!!

She's very young. Which is so great to try to turn a negative or a lot of negatives. Felt it and lived that life. Now to see things so positive. She has passion and wants that happiness . Good job she is doing well. Bravo for being young and wanting more. Because you know you are worth it. All the happiness you deserve girl. Go get it!

Cat, your interview, the honesty of it, was so refreshing …you’ve come thru so much - more than you were probably able to relay - with an understanding of what’s truly important… being yourself, caring for others & standing up for yourself. We’re all nursing past & present wounds & bruises - psychologically & physically - and all deserve to be treated with the respect & dignity we give to others. Wishing you much love & happiness as you carry on thru life❤

This woman is my hero. Her positivity and outlook despite her experiences is just heartbreakingly beautiful ❤

Year 3 of cancer treatment. I’m not rotting from the inside out. I wish someone could help her with that. It must be awful to feel that way

Such a poor angel. My dad had cancer and killed himself and I found him. I pray she finds relief!

I Love Cat, She Has an Extraordinary Personality. I identify with her so much being a survivor of so much trauma and grief so young myself. I totally understand her. I pray For peace for her. God Bless her ❤😇😇😇😇

Praying for you Cat! You are a very good daughter. As a mom with only 1 daughter, she is my best friend. I am sure you were a huge comfort to her xo 🙏❤️

Each of these stories break my heart...what a difference a best friend could've made in her childhood (or anyone else Mark interviews), someone that had her back no matter what. I would love to be her friend, what a kind and insightful person. The things people go through is actually insane, and I love that this channel constantly challenges first impressions or societal expectations. I'm so glad she's made a better life for herself as she's gotten older.

36. So sad. Mine made it to its reverse, 63, cancer visiting for the third time. Still hurts. "What does it mean to be a happy person?" Great question. Find the answers each day.

Wow. She swings from low to high it’s manic. She would probably be Great talking to people with anxiety and depression. Put all of that energy into good use. She’s got a huge heart and a sweet personality. She just needs to find something or someway to balance herself out and not go to such drastic extremes. Maybe helping other people would in turn help her and she would feel a sense of accomplishment. PS: she is definitely the classiest dressed lady I have ever seen in your videos. 😉🌻💕

Cat, You're the daughter that every mother is blessed to have. I'm sorry you had to deal with a father like yours while helping your mother through her treatments. Check out the works of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, MD and her several books on Death and Dying, Afterlife, Life Lessens, etc. A foundation has been set up regarding her works. She talks about how we can tune in to our beloved whom we've lost. I wish you continued healing moving forward. God Bless. ♥

Cat, I’m so sorry for your pain. You will get to a point where you’ll be happy and just living your life. The past does not define you. Please be strong, it will get better.

She is strong, a survivor.

Thank you Cat for the courage to share your story. I cried hard several times because I could relate. We are not alone in our suffering, though it often feels like that. The part about being yourself and being careful who you trust is so completely right. I wish I had better words to describe my appreciation for how this story showed up at the right time in my life.

Cat reminds me so much of my niece. She is so wise. Thank God she came and did this interview. I really like her spirit. She deserves peace.

I don't know which is worse, losing someone slowly over time, or suddenly, without warning. I have done both and they r both horrible

She’s got a heart of gold a sweetheart so much love to give. Hope she finds her path with someone that can love her as big and deep as she can love forever. To have that loyalty and someone that will be there forever to laugh and say hey it’s going to be alright

My mom was a cancer nurse for 33 years, she has multiple myeloma now she actually diagnosed herself. She's in remission but multiple myeloma is an incurable Cancer... It scares the shit outs me, what I know she's gonna go through... And I'm an adult, I couldn't imagine going through that as a child...

Prayers for Cat and her family and her growth to be herself and healing from her past. 🙏🏽

Thank you mark , I appreciate what your doing

Wow...Great testimony it amazes me what type struggle people live through and still be so positive..

Such a sweet girl. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It heals me.

Cat is still so young...I hope she has a truly professional, supportive team, yes it takes a team, for her to keep learning and growing so she can move through and beyond her childhood trauma. She is cute and funny, but that's a facade; a coping mechanism she's learned to put out there to hide how much pain she's in. Keep going to therapy, Cat. You got this. Do the work - it will be hard, but you are strong and can put the awful shit your parents did to you in the past...in the past.

Hey Cat💕, I know exactly what you and your brother have experienced. I’m autistic and when I was 14, i became a carer for my own mother for the same reason… Most depressing, yet humbling time of my life! I had been dealing with bullying at school, my high school “sweetheart” thought it would be smart to break up on VALENTINES DAY where I was also raped that same night, for the first time by a man old enough to be my father… I met evil at an early age too, sis. That statement was too accurate about being the only girl in a Hispanic household and how sheltered, yet mature we’re forced to be! I also found myself in the BDSM community at 16/17… DDLG may have been what saved me from ending it all back then. It provided me a feeling of respite, after caring for my mother and my siblings at an age where I needed support + other trauma really took a toll on me! Thankfully, my mother beat that disease and is living life to the fullest! I’m both overjoyed and blessed to say this! 🙏🏽 However, I can empathize with your brother. Please don’t take his aggressive outbursts personally! Watching sick people suffer the way they do can evoke a plethora of emotions in us… The root of it all is POWERLESSNESS. The mere fact that there’s NOTHING you can do! You can’t end the pain for them and you can’t end the torture for yourself. Everyone is enduring some sort of misery or misfortune… Apparently, needlessly. This would infuriate anyone! So, go easy on him and be gentle with yourself - It’s the only way to truly heal. 🧘🏽‍♀️💯 You’ve got this! 👑💖

It was heart wrenching listening to what you had to experience Cat. I also watched my dear mum suffer with damn cancer for 13 hellish years. After we lost mum it took forever to finally remember the great times we shared. Oh how I adored mum and she will forever be my hero. Then it was my turn to get cancer. Stage 3 lymphoma in 2021. I’ve been in remission since July 2021. I despise cancer and how we suffer, as well as our entire family. Listening to Cat brought back similar memories. I wanted to reach into the phone and give you a hug. You are such a beautiful person. I’m very sorry to hear that you lost your dear mum at such a young age. I hope you will find happiness Cat! ❤🙏🏻

Cat you’re such a beautiful soul. Really resonated with you & your story. Love that you’re doing the work on you & breaking those generational curses. Godspeed, love you from Chicago 💕

I've said this before; your work will be studied for years to come. You are doing angels work.

Wow, this is an incredible story, thank you for sharing Cat. Your bravery and resiliency through all of your trauma is inspiring. Wishing you the most beautiful life experiences ahead, as you are truely meant for greatness 💛💛

A massive hug. You are brillant Cat. 💜

Cat, what a beautiful girl you are, and so aware! You couldn't choose the cards that you were dealt as a child, but you already see the good in the bad ... and it's so true that we're forged through our hardships. Keep setting down the loads you took away from childhood, and enjoy being YOU!

Amazing the detail that children keep memorized. Adults should always be aware to create a healthy loving environment.

Cat is so FULL of Heart and Soul... Such an Angelic Beauty... She would make a very loving Mom💕

Right after that I just wanted to say I think she looks wonderful that is a beautiful outfit and very complimentary to her I love her style she looks great from head to toe and why am I saying this I don't know there's a lot of other things I could point out about the interview but that was the first thing that stood out to me I have all the best hopes for her and her

Great interview, sad, yet interesting. I'm so glad that she got to tell her story.

I don't care what anyone says once they come visit our Mark and offload. It's just what these people need, it helps them internally with them trauma bonds, that they have kept locked up for such a long time. It will get their cogs going in their heads going as they strive for a safe, calm healthy life and peace in their lives. Bless you Cat, and bless you Mark.

Indeed! A beautifully told story! Thank you Cat and Mark!

She has a beautiful nature about her! ❤ Her innocence is transparent 💛

Your a gift to this world cat❤️thank you for being you and sharing your story

Thank you for sharing your journey. Much love to you Cat 🫶🏻

Thank you for sharing and hope you continue to heal. It hit me when you said you didn't care about money. You care about ingenuity and being real. I'm myself and I have nobody. I agree with you. Real love and friendship matter. Not riches.People are always in the clouds of fantasy. Especially on social media. I'm not saying be sad all.the time, but people treat you like poison if you're going through things and really need someone to talk to. Nobody asks for the cards they get dealt and sometimes there are just too many in a short amount of time. It's hard to get back up, and hard to be a puppet for people who want you to hide it all.

Lovely girl. Don't ever give up on yourself & the love that your mom had for you. She would want you to live your best life.

What a beautiful and courageous woman.

Dang… I’m like 5 seconds in & I already want to hug her!!

I have a very very similar story to hers, so thank you for sharing. You’re not alone dear, even if it feels that way all the time.

i hope she finds peace and wish her every success

Thank you so much for all of these touching stories!

Cat's story has me in tears within the first 3 minutes, thank you for your bravery and telling your truth. I've lost people close to me from cancer too, her story hits home so much. Cat, you're a beautiful soul and I'm sending you so much love and healing! xoxoxoxoxo

Lost my mom this year. Many blessings 🙌🏽

God bless her. We aren’t naturally strong; we become strong from our circumstances. I wish her a beautiful and peaceful life.

Miss Cat, you are missing your calling dear....I see you as a phenomenal motivational speaker...you have everything it takes....♥️

SHES SO SWEEEEEEET ♥️🥺 i wish her nothing but the best of luck and all the happiness she deserves for the rest of her life. 💕

Cat, you went through a lot of very hard stuff, too much probably for a young girl, but look at you - you are articulate, smart, insightful and a survivor. When you get as old as I am you'll be able to look back and see all your tough times as great lessons and strengtheners. You said so many incredibly wise things in 35 minutes. I hope you go forward in your life with strength and courage. It's not such a bad world out there, at least not where I live (which is not the US). Get well educated, travel, meet different people. So many will love that you value being real and having integrity. As for your brother, he has to fight his own demons and try to heal. Try not to let him hurt you. He's lost and hurting but hopefully in time he will find his peace. You're a beautiful bird who needs to fly; don't let anything or anyone clip your wings. And I believe your Mum is with you, happy to see you soar.

This is the first time I've said this on this channel, Cat seems to be suffering from " martyr Syndrome". I hope she receives psychotherapy. She is literally all over the place emotionally. She can switch her emotions on and off.

I'm so sorry about your mom. That's heartbreaking you had to watch her have cancer so young especially. God this was tough.

It’s so sad how much havoc one person can wreak on a family.

Great story,Cat.I am so glad your uncle helped you turn your life around.Your mom would be proud of you both❤️

This life is hard. Much ❤ to everyone who has good in their hearts and struggles. You are not alone.

I'm so used to seeing other kinds of people on this show. But wow this girl is a sight for sore eyes!

I know this is a odd thing to post here, but I just wanted to remember Aaron Carter today. It really was a kick in the heart to hear that he actually is gone. I feel like he is so many of the stories in here. Money doesn't matter when it comes to these overshadowing struggles people go through. He was thrown into the entertainment business at the age of nine or ten, I remember he was so little. He became insanely popular, like Justin Bieber popular. It was crazy. He earned loads of money which he should get when he became 18 years old. By then the money was gone. His parents had blown his money. That right there. What a horrible stab in the back. By your own parents! How can you ever trust anyone after such a betrayal? Aaron came from a lot of mental illness in his family. One sister died of drugs. She was schizophrenic and bipolar I believe. I believe there's more substance abuse within the family. Aaron was blessed with both issues. Lucky little Aaron became addicted to loads of chemicals and struggled with lots of mental issues. All he ever wanted was to be loved. And he was constantly searching for a girlfriend. His dream was to find the one, marry her and start a family. I believe he was searching for and wanting stability more than anything in life. When you've lived a life like his where there's absolutely no stability whatsoever, people tent to want to settle down and create their own family because that can give stability. Aaron met a girl a couple of years ago and she became pregnant very early in the relationship. Unfortunately the stability he was desperately trying to find wasn't there. There were accusations of abuse from both him and her. A lot of chaos and drama. But in November last year, one of Aaron's biggest dreams came through. He became a Daddy to a little boy. Sadly this wasn't enough to fix what was wrong. First Aaron lost custody and a short time after his girlfriend lost custody too. I believe she got it back soon and Aaron went to treatment. This was in September this year. It just made me so incredible sad that he lost the lifelong battle. Thst he never found stability. I so wanted for him to find a grounded girl from a big wholesome family so he could feel like he belonged. Unfortunately he didn't. The fairytale never had a chance to become anything but the grim reality. Rest in peace, you extremely talented, beautiful, sweet, quirky, naive, and very tender soul. Rest easy, Aaron, I'm so sorry that you never found the stability and love down here.

What a soulful young woman. Cat, i hope you find happiness and joy. 💫💫

I hope things get better in your life, just keep pushing forward.

I went through it with my father. It was hard. Very hard. I thank goodness every day I never turned to addiction.