In the final episode of Season 1, I dive into the question I am most commonly asked - after everything you have survived, how do you still have faith? This story is about how leaning into faith helped me to survive my darkest days. I share the intimate story of grappling with suicidal thoughts and how an astonishing midnight miracle helped reignite my hope after grappling with the hard realities of being a survivor of rape and sexual assault. I share about my grief after the death of a close friend, the shock of repressed memories, and navigating suicidal ideation. This is a story of healing, faith, and learning to be compassionate with myself and all my feelings – even the really challenging ones.

And for anyone who relates to thoughts of suicide, I promise you it does get better. Your life matters.

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey of Reflections Season 1.

Timestamps

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:00 Story - That Time I Found Faith as a Trauma Survivor
• 9:40 Final Thoughts

You can also read this story on my website: https://www.newviewadvice.com/reflections

For FREE Resources for the healing journey, check out: https://www.newviewadvice.com/

Like Poems? Check out my poems about the healing journey: https://www.newviewadvice.com/poems

In this episode, I reflect on my journey of healing from childhood sexual assault and the ripple effect it had on my life, including making others uncomfortable. From the pain of repressed memories surfacing to trying to open up to loved ones and professionals, I share how society's discomfort with trauma left me feeling alone and ashamed. In this story, I reflect on - why is it my responsibility to make others comfortable with my truth? Why is compassion for survivors so scarce? How can we navigate discomfort and find new ways to support survivors of sexual violence?

If you are a survivor, it was not your fault and you are not alone. I am sending you so much love, thanks for listening.

This episode contains explicit language.

Timestamps

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:15 Story - That Time I Made People Uncomfortable
• 9:41 Final Thoughts

You can also read this story on my website: https://www.newviewadvice.com/reflections

For FREE Resources for the healing journey, check out: https://www.newviewadvice.com/

Like Poems? Check out my poems about the healing journey: https://www.newviewadvice.com/poems

In this episode, I reflect on surviving the bystander effect. I explore the difficult feelings I have grappled with ever since my traumatic experience of being raped and the painful reality of the bystanders who did nothing. What responsibility did the bystanders have to step in, speak up, or intervene when I was being sexually assaulted? Throughout my healing journey, I have continued to reflect on trust, choice, and the power of compassion.

If you are a survivor, you are not alone. My intention is to bring light to how these difficult experiences – such as rape and living the through bystander effect – can continue to impact us for years or even decades after the traumatic events themselves.

Thank you for listening, send you so much love.

Timestamps

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:13 Story - That Time I Survived the Bystander Effect
• 8:38 Final Thoughts

You can also read this story on my website: https://www.newviewadvice.com/reflections

For FREE Resources for the healing journey, check out: https://www.newviewadvice.com/

Like Poems? Check out my poems about the healing journey: https://www.newviewadvice.com/poems