Vennie is an author, artist, poetry writer, and survivor survivor of Sam Fife’s Move of God cult. My creativity is the therapy by which I have survived the memories of my childhood abuse. There are many caves where memories hide out, and I intend to travel them all in this lifetime. I am raw. I am flawed. I am open and here without shame, to tell the true story of my own childhood. I write to survive, and I write for those who cannot find the words to tell their own story. Most of all, I write for those who cannot express it. For you, I give my heart and all of my tender parts.
We're talking about some of Vennie's own personal survivor story, which includes enduring childhood sexual abuse, and being raised in a religious cult. You'll hear some of the tragic circumstances, grooming, and brainwashing that inspired her write her best selling book, Cult Child. Through it all she is here to share her story, in her own unique and personal way, to not only continue her own healing journey but also her passion of reaching others and being a voice for those who are unable to speak their truth.
Along with her story, we spend a lot of time discussing what it means to love ourselves, as a survivor. We explore that means for her, how I've learned to do that for myself, and how you can explore that in your own life. As you'll hear, it's important to remember that the way we choose to do this is an individual experience, a very personal and heartfelt part of healing.
We'll discuss how journaling and post-it notes can play a huge role, especially early on in the process. Writing letters, embracing the mindset shift, working through the pain and anger, and realizing that as an adult, free from abuse, nobody has the right to tell us that we can't love ourselves, or that we don't get to heal. What an incredibly liberating time when we get to that point, and as Vennie shares, it opens up a whole new world of healing and speaking our truth.
We cover all this and much more, so grab those headphones or plug us into your speakers and join us for the next installment in the series, How Trauma Manifests Itself in Adulthood.
Be sure and follow Vennie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @VennieKocsis. You see her artwork, read her poetry, and pick up a copy of her book, Cult Child, at VennieKocsis.com
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