The SHE Word S6/12 - Women Overcoming Trauma

This outstandingly powerful episode of The SHE Word touches on a topic that affects us all but is very rarely openly spoken about; Trauma. Trauma is impossible to avoid, and what one person might find deeply traumatic, another might breeze through. Likewise, an experience that might be seemingly small and insignificant to some might leave deep wounds for another. Simply put, none of us walk the same path and navigate the same trauma. Even children growing up in the same home do not experience the same childhood - and this applies throughout life.

In this show Trudy is joined by TSW regular Sue Caruana, political figure and counselor Rachel Williams, and author and business woman Pamela Michaux for a raw, honest and moving time of sharing and discussion. Each of the women openly and powerfully share their trauma experiences and describe how this shaped their lives and affected their decisions.

The women bond over common threads and repeated behaviour; the gas lighting reactions; the 'walking into the room responses'. Watch and be seen as the women (sometimes tearfully) speak about the sadness, loneliness, abuse and isolation that has affected them. Listen and identify as Trudy guides the guests navigate what trauma is and the validity of their own experiences; from surviving childhood beatings, to abandonment and complete lack of love, from abusive relationships and marriages to lack of self worth and long lasting anger.

In this show Trudy also delves into the positive lasting legacies that make Sue, Rachel and Pamela the powerful women they are today. The episode looks at the fire that drives them, the freedom that comes with forgiveness and the power that overcoming trauma can bring.

If you are affected by any aspect of the show and conversations, please do seek support. Richmond Foundation: https://www.richmond.org.mt call 1770

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