Trauma

Way back in the infancy of the podcast we had our friend Jake join us to talk about trauma. Not only is Jake a Certified Social Worker but he has his own recovery story and has had to deal with his fair share of trauma. Who better to have as our first guest? Well, as luck would have it, we ran into a couple of severe technical issues (growing pains as some would say.) Unfortunately, the episode was not salvageable and we've been trying to get him back on ever since!So, just as we do with trauma, we as a podcast continued to grow, and adapt. We accepted that we had some struggles early on and decided to learn from them. And now, Jake is back to have some serious talk about trauma and the world that we're currently living in. It would seem there's one constant in almost every WarStory we hear. Trauma. Whether you struggle with addiction, neurosis, or just plain low self-esteem, it's fair to say it likely stems from some sort of trauma. So how do we become more than victims? Can we truly use trauma as fuel for change? Can we find solidarity in overcoming struggle and trauma?This one is an episode for the books! We also have a GREAT WarStory today. Melissa does not identify as an addict but on this episode she shares her story of abuse and trauma she suffered as a child and adolescent. She talks on how it has impacted her life and how she has made the choice to be an abuse survivor! Thank you Melissa for being brave enough to share your story with the world. It's through these experiences that we grow!RESOURCESDavid Goggins, Can't Hurt Me https://g.co/kgs/njt2JBNew Lamb of God album (out June 19) https://g.co/kgs/S8b8eaThanks to each and every one brave enough to come forward with their stories! And to any of you still struggling, keep fighting. We're worth the work! What doesn't kill us, truly makes us stronger!!