My Story of Abuse, Survival, and Learning I Was Never to Blame

Gigi Kilroe shares her journey through profound loss, abuse, and recovery.

After losing her mother at five, she developed unhealthy coping mechanisms that followed her into adulthood. She speaks openly about surviving domestic abuse and two sexual assaults, the lasting impact trauma had on her relationships, self-worth, and boundaries, and how years of suppressed memories eventually resurfaced through a powerful flashback.

The interview also explores the life-changing role of trauma-informed therapy and ends with Gigi revealing disturbing interactions with her half-brother that previously unrecognised childhood sexual abuse. Her story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, even after decades of silence.

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