I am not a stranger to the dark Hide away, they say 'Cause we don't want your broken parts I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars Run away, they say No one'll love you as you are
**WARNING- trauma is discussed in this episode and is suitable for mature audiences...please see links below if you seek help with trauma**
So this is me, this is my story and why i am so passionate about helping others and giving back. Because some traumatic events took place for me which made me become my true self quicker. Trauma needs to be discussed, we so often believe it is our fault, that we blame ourselves, that we hide it away and never speak about it as it may draw "attention" in a negative way, but what we should be doing is talking and listening to one another. These are only a few reasons listed above to why people suppress and never speak about trauma- it can come in many shapes and there is no need to compare (another shi**y trait we do) even those who are not in the traumatic event but feel guilty for not knowing sooner, the support, the family etc.
All of these feelings are actually your natural reaction and if my conversation today brings one person to open up, or to listen, to start the conversation and maybe even resonate with some of the feelings mentioned- then thats all I wanted. I wanted to thank you all for being you, for supporting and being on this journey to grow this community and also Thank you to my loved ones who may not have thought they were "there for me" but they were, you all saved me and helped me become my true self. I am here for each and everyone of you and I hope this episode helps you realise that you can always get through and maybe it just takes a conversation to start.
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