Thug It Out: My Story PT 1

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Raw vulnerability takes incredible courage. What began as a simple podcast episode transformed into a profound moment of truth as I shared my personal journey through domestic violence for the first time – completely unfiltered and unedited.
The decision to "raw dog" my story wasn't made lightly. After hearing countless survivor stories and carefully editing them for my audience, I realized I couldn't apply the same process to my own trauma. The emotional toll of revisiting, analyzing, and providing educational context to my personal horror story was simply too great. This revelation speaks to a crucial aspect of healing: sometimes self-care means acknowledging our limitations and protecting our mental health, even when we desperately want to help others.
My story begins like many – meeting someone who seemed wonderful at 18, reconnecting years later during a vulnerable period in my life, and slowly descending into an increasingly dangerous situation. From abandoning my successful radio career and moving states, to discovering a hidden heroin addiction while pregnant, to enduring escalating physical and sexual violence – each chapter follows the textbook pattern of abuse that I now recognize so clearly. Perhaps most poignant was sharing a previously blocked memory of sexual assault that occurred while my child slept nearby – a trauma so overwhelming my brain had protected me from it until recently.
What makes this episode unique isn't just the content, but the real-time processing of trauma you witness. The raw emotions, the moments I need to pause and breathe, the unexpected memories surfacing – all demonstrate how healing isn't linear but rather an ongoing journey of discovery, acceptance, and growth. For fellow survivors listening, know that memory fragmentation is normal, that healing comes in waves, and that community support is essential. Join our Survivor Sisterhood through social media or our website, where we continue the conversation between episodes. Together, we're not just surviving – we're reclaiming our power and helping others do the same.

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Chapters

1. Raw Dogging My Story (00:00:00)

2. From Radio Success to Emotional Isolation (00:05:03)

3. The Beginnings of Control and Abuse (00:09:44)

4. Pregnancy, Heroin, and Escalating Violence (00:18:01)

5. Sexual Assault and Deep Trauma (00:24:59)

6. Finding the Sisterhood Support (00:34:18)