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Parenting as a survivor of Sexual abuse can be covered in fear and worry. Fear that your child will endure the same experience. Fear that you won't be able to truly overcome the challenges of being a survivor. In this episode, Emily is joined by Joelle Casteix, a sexual abuse survivor and survivor advocate, who shares prevention tips to help parents empower their children as well as tips for parents who are looking to move forward on their healing journey.
If you're feeling the pressure to be one person at work, another at home, and yet another with friends, then you are not alone! The struggle to bring all these pieces together and just be one whole person can be overwhelming. You may have tried different approaches to living in alignment, but instead, you find yourself feeling like you have to wear different "costumes" to fit into different roles. It's a constant battle to show up authentically in every aspect of your life.
If you're feeling like you're portraying a facade of being okay on the outside but are really struggling with a raging fire of emotions on the inside, trying to hold it all together for the sake of motherhood, then you are not alone! It's like juggling the demands of motherhood while trying to manage the inner turmoil, and it's taking a toll on your well-being. You may find yourself constantly striving to appear strong and perfect, fearing judgment and rejection if anyone sees your true struggles. But deep down, the pain and trauma from your past continue to affect your present, and it's hard to find a way out of the cycle.
Have you heard these myths about trauma and healing? Myth 1: Trafficking only happens to young kids kidnapped by strangers. Myth 2: Human trafficking is always about transportation and money. Myth 3: Healing from trauma is a linear process. Allow my guest, Amanda Blackwood to reveal the truth behind these myths, but let's dive deeper into understanding the stages of trauma and the journey to healing.
Are you a parent struggling to navigate the complexities of raising kids while healing from childhood trauma? What if I told you that the key to deeper emotional connections with your children lies in an unexpected source? Dive into this conversation between a trauma survivor turned parenting expert, and uncover the surprising insights that could transform your parenting journey. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion that challenges traditional norms and offers a fresh perspective on healing and parenting. Tune in to the Mamahood after Trauma podcast for a revelation that could change everything.
Discover the surprising way this trauma survivor transformed her life after facing unimaginable hardships. From childhood trauma to a near-death experience, her journey will leave you in awe. Learn the unexpected coping strategies she used to find joy and peace, and how she's helping others do the same. Curious to know how she turned her pain into purpose? Keep listening to find out.