Episode 90: Healing from sexual abuse- a therapist's journey of healing
Peggy 
This podcast episode was created with AI. The conversation is created from the YouTube video with the same name. Because it is AI, there may be mispronunciations, mistakes, or possibly things that may be inaccurate as it relates to the actual message of the video. I am including the video for you to watch the full episode if you like or prefer.
Episode Description:
I didn't believe healing was possible. Early on, I didn't even understand how deeply impacted I had been by my experiences of sexual abuse and neglect.
While not easy or quick, healing is possible! I share a bit of my process and how different life feels on the other side of healing in this video.
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Episode Notes:
- Peggy shares her personal journey of healing from sexual abuse, aiming to break down misconceptions that therapists are inherently different or have an easier path to healing.
- She discusses experiencing nearly all typical symptoms of abuse survivors, including low self-esteem, self-destructive behaviors, anxiety, and depression, though she avoided substance addiction.
- Healing transformed her self-perception, allowing her to believe in her worth, embrace her true self, and let go of harmful beliefs instilled by her trauma.
- She highlights the importance of vulnerability and self-acceptance, now able to share her experiences publicly without fear of judgment, showing how her confidence has grown.
- Peggy encourages others, assuring that meaningful change is possible with time, patience, and support, even if it feels unimaginable at the beginning of the healing journey.
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