My Story - Overcoming Abuse

TW: Sexual abuse

In episode one of the Just Be with Erica Trinette Podcast, host Erica Trinette, talks about her story and why she feels compelled to help others. She shares her story of childhood sexual abuse and her journey of overcoming trauma and becoming a source of strength and support for others.

• The beginning of the abuse
• Erica’s abuse began when she was just 9 or 10 years old. Before that, she was a happy, carefree child. Despite speaking to the police and filing a report, the abuse continued unchecked, getting worse as she got older.
• Religion and trauma
• A turning point in the abuse
• Dealing with the fallout of the trauma
• As a mother she carried on with life never healing from the trauma. After she had their second child she experienced postpartum depression. They moved to Germany for other reasons and in Germany she began healing. She met supportive and understanding people who helped her on her journey.
• The healing process
• Erica’s healing process has been a long one. She started it in 2011. But she says that healing is a daily decision and an ongoing part of her life.

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