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Today, we're talking about something real: Survivor to survivor interactions.

Here's the thing: You don't always know who's a survivor. Your coworker. Your friend. Your neighbor. The person sitting next to you at the coffee shop.

They could be carrying trauma. And you could be carrying trauma. And neither of you knows it.

So what happens when two survivors interact? How do you navigate that? How do you avoid triggering each other? How do you connect authentically?

That's what we're diving into today.

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Healing doesn’t start with perfect words; it starts with an honest moment. We open up about the messy middle of recovery from childhood trauma—what it takes to spot fawning and self-sabotage, how to choose a therapist you actually feel safe with, and why telling the truth in the room is the fastest way forward. No jargon, no quick fixes, just clear steps and steady guidance from a survivor who’s still doing the work.

We walk through the resources that save lives—988 for immediate crisis support and the RAINN hotline for confidential help—and then dig into the daily patterns that keep pain in place. You’ll hear how fawning turns you into a chameleon, slowly erasing your sense of self, and how gentle accountability and structured homework help you rebuild identity piece by piece. Expect practical advice for interviewing trauma-informed, EMDR-trained therapists, setting boundaries that keep relationships professional, and creating a simple plan you can start today.

Along the way, we talk about pacing therapy without shame, listening to outside feedback without losing your voice, and reclaiming power by speaking your truth. If therapy feels daunting, we offer smaller first steps: call a hotline, message a trusted friend, or write one change you’ll make in the next 24 hours. Ready to turn terror into traction? Follow the show, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and share this with someone who needs a nudge toward healing. Your story isn’t over—let’s write the next chapter together.

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Okay, so you've found a therapist. You've scheduled your first appointment. And now you're sitting in the waiting room, and you're thinking: 'What do I even say?'

That's what we're talking about today. How do you start that conversation? How do you open up? How do you ask for what you need?

Because here's the thing: A lot of survivors go into that first session and freeze. They don't know where to start. They minimize their experience. They don't ask for what they need.

And then they leave feeling like the therapist didn't understand them.

But the truth is: You have to help your therapist understand you. You have to be honest. You have to speak up.

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