"I was literally living the same life, as my mom did with my dad, that I always said I would never do." ~Mindy  Mindy is someone that I have known for over 20 years (which is crazy).  In her story, you will learn about what's it's like to be the child of an addict. You often fall into roles unknowingly and find yourself a child of neglect.  Sometimes when your parent has an addiction problem, out of the sheer cycle of addiction, you end up being in a relationship and even marriage with what you are comfortable with, another addict. You also hear why she found herself wanting to be so independent as a child, which helped her cope when facing the biggest challenge of her life.   Mindy also shares the impact of what losing her mother was like.  Mindy's ability to understand so fast the role she played as a child and an adult is admirable.  She wasn't scared to change her co-dependent ways. She was/is brave enough to get help when she needed it in the depth of her crisis.  She is extraordinary because Mindy broke the cycle!     Mindy is determined, motivated, and brave.  We rarely hear someone be intentional and understand how the cycles and roles of addictions get passed on to the children in the family.  And be healthy and smart enough to stop it! Mindy is a REAL LIFE superhero!  Mindy's Non-profit: https://www.facebook.com/arttatumzone/  Crystal’s Non-Profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org/ Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #neglect #addiction #childofanaddict #alanon #parentalloss #addict  #codependency #trauma #therapy #selfhealers #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality #wbypodcast #mindyisahero

"When I woke up I knew something happened because you feel it in your body." ~Grace El   Grace contacted me via social media to share her story.   This brave human got on zoom with me and told me her story! Like Sara, my last guest, She also is a twin!  Her biological father abandoned them when they were young.  She went through an unheard-of amount of betrayal by people that continuously told her they were her friend.  Because she is such an adaptable human being, she found herself bouncing from city to city after being in the military.  Through this experience, she found herself quickly in survival mode again and again.  Grace opens her heart as the story goes on.  She talks about being assaulted by "friends," sleeping on couch after couch until she finally loses herself enough to know she needs help.  Grace shows us her courage as she attempts to lose co-dependency and find a way to live for herself again.   Grace's story unravels; the more you go into it, the more she reveals.  Grace is kind, determined, funny, and loyal. Grace El's Non-profit: https://www.embracingmynatural.org/#:~:text=Embracing%20My%20Natural%2C%20Inc.%20is,up%20on%20their%20natural%20hair Crystal’s Non-Profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org/ Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #assault #recovery #mentalillness #mentalbreakdown #violence #complexptsd  #abuse #codependency #violence #trauma #therapy #selfhealers #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality #wbypodcast

"The human soul doesn't want to be fixed or shaped; we want to be witnessed!" ~Sara Sara is someone who emailed me her story after my first podcast release. I could tell she was eager to share. I could tell that she needed to share. We recorded this year, and her story is heartbreaking. It's longer than our usual recordings, but her life story is amazing. Sara has overcome molestation, multiple assaults (one of which was recent), houselessness (even as a teen), multiple near-death experiences, addictions, and was even jailed as a minor. At one point in her teens, she found herself at an infamous serial killer's farm in Vancouver B.C. (Pickton Farms). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Pickton Sara explains how the police have never helped her, have never served her, or treated her with any kind of safety in mind. Sara is brave, relentless, kind, and compassionate. Sara has overcome a tremendous amount of trauma and is brave to face it and heal. Sara's Non-profit: https://secure3.convio.net/surrey/site/Donation2?df_id=1721&1721.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T Crystal’s Non-Profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org/ Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #assault #recovery #substanceabuse #homelessness #violence #complexptsd  #abuse #trauma #violence #trauma #therapy #selfhealers #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality #wbypod #wbypodcast

"It's like that conversation about ACAB. People ask, 'What is going to happen when you get assaulted?' I am like, 'Nobody because they never helped anyway.'" -Jenna      Jenna shares her life with us. After watching her mother fall into addiction problems, she found herself in a caretaker role for her entire family. After running to her dad's house at 16 years old, she finds herself dealing with her step-mom, who also battled an addiction problem.      She had to make challenging adult decisions at a very young age to keep her head afloat. She found herself having to live with her childhood sweetheart's family to escape the difficulties of her family of origin. She experiences an assault as a minor and shares what it was like to tell the authorities. As she is trying to heal, she discovers that her parents that have been divorced since she was 2, have both developed cancer.      You will hear how all the unresolved trauma unravels into becoming an adult as she stays with her childhood sweetheart and how that ends up for her. She never had time to process one thing before another thing would hit her. Jenna is so funny. She finds the light in any darkness. Jenna's Non-profit: https://www.glitsinc.org/ Crystal’s Non-Profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org/ Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #assault #recovery #substanceabuse #divorce #comedy #art #abuse #trauma #violence #trauma #therapy #selfhealers #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"It's not a matter of positive thinking. It's about healing my body. It's about getting my control back." - Andy Andy talks about his childhood and the turmoil a divorce brings on a child, what religion can do to the perceptions of our foundation, and how easy it is to be taken advantage of in the music industry. You will hear how even as an adult, white, heterosexual, cis-gender male, assault can still happen in a seemingly safe place, and how that trauma can lead to a substance abuse problem. Andy is brave, relentless, and extremely kind. He is working on his healing by breaking familial patterns to live a healthier life for himself and get help for his substance abuse. Most of all Andy is an amazing musician. You'll hear one of his most recent songs, and it is absolutely beautiful!   Thank you for listening! Andy's Music Link:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/andy-rumsey/id1044906047 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SouDFe8ZNLcTK1cJqW4eH   Andy's Non-profit: https://naacp.org/ Crystal’s Non-Profit: https://giveguide.org/#!/section:nonprofits,category:civil-human-rights,org:rahabs-sisters Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #assault #recovery #substanceabuse #divorce #musician #art #abuse #trauma #violence #trauma #blm #blacklivesmatter #activism #therapy #selfhealers  #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"I am not holding any piece of this horrible secret anymore." ~Mandy   Remember Mandy from Season 1? She shared the newly discovered childhood trauma that she had just found out about in Spring 2019. She told us how she discovered it, how it has affected her thus far, and what she was doing to heal.  If you haven't listened to it, you should totally do that now.  This is a follow-up.  We often never get to hear someone's pathway to healing.  Sometimes we don't shake the trees because we don't know what will come with it.  We don't know what's on the other side.  Mandy shares her journey with us, and it's extremely insightful. She tells us what has happened since and talks about her rebirth into the person she is today.   Mandy is a brave, courageous healer and a complete badass! Thank you for listening! Mandy’s personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandytigre/?hl=en Mandy’s Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodymechanicspdx/?hl=en Mandy’s Business: http://pilatespdx.com/ Mandy’s Non-profit: http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/ Crystal’s Non-Profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan: https://www.instagram.com/mynipsdontlie/?hl=en Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #molestation #neglect #childabuse  #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #abuse #childhoodmolestation #trauma #losingaparent #parentaldeath #violence #trauma #childhoodviolence #therapy #selfhealers  #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"There are certain signs, and predators can see them." - Julia Recorded over the summer, Julia shares her unique story of being born into a cult, and how that manifested into complex trauma. She bravely shares all the repression she felt, what it felt like to be gaslit by her own family, and how that led her down the road to an addiction and eating disorders. You'll get to hear her talk about her recovery, which is so absolutely beautiful. You'll get to hear about her journey setting healthy boundaries with her family, and speaking her truth. What's so special about Julia is that she is now a healer herself. Since 2015, Julia has been helping women and couples resolve their past traumas and relationship challenges, breaking through their barriers to love and achieve lasting success in their partnerships. Julia also teaches effective communication skills to resolve conflict, and how to show up in vulnerability to create deep intimacy and trust in relationships of all kinds. This includes professional relationships, and Julia helps her clients succeed in business by overcoming their fears of intimacy by teaching them how to be epic communicators.   More about Julia: https://www.juliaphoenixeleven.com/ Julia's Non-profit: http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org/ Crystal’s Non-Profit: Click here to find out how to donate to the Portland Respirator Fund Production by Neeraj Srinivasan: https://www.instagram.com/mynipsdontlie/?hl=en Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #beabeliever #eatingdisorders #assault #believesurvivors #trauma #helpers #inspiration #alocholism #predators #cults #believeothers #mentalhealth #traumasurvivor #wbypod #wbypodcast #traumahealing #painintopurpose #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"People were so desperate to figure out what to do for these children because nobody was talking about it." ~Joanne   This episode is totally different from what we have done in the past.  I interviewed Joanne who has spent her entire life (now in her 80's) being a believer! Joanne spent her entire life studying psychology and helping so many people that have been traumatized and she made a difference in so many people's lives and you get to hear it. In this episode, you will hear what that was like to be such a renegade way before her time as she helped so many child survivors of sexual abuse in the '60s!  Did you hear me? IN THE '60s! Joanne spent her entire life helping other survivors.  She has opened homes for teen moms, was a nun throughout the '60s (left the convent in 1971), counseled women in New Guinea and helped the first women in their entire country graduate from college, ended up working at Waverly (now Trillium) and developed a program called Superkids (for boys that were abused) in a time where not a soul was talking about sexual abuse at all.  She then realized that many children aren't going to go to a place to talk so she figured out a way to work within a school, where the children are at, and developed the Chrysalis program and worked within Portland Public School System for high school girls! This program lives on although Joanne retired in 1999.  (https://trilliumfamily.org/programs-and-services/prevention/chrysalis-support-group/)   Joanne is a badass, relentless, peaceful, and an inspiration to us all.  If I can someday give a quarter of what Joanne has given, touch even a sliver of the people's lives she has touched, I will be happy.  She is a reminder to us to do the right thing.  #BeLikeJoanne   Joanne's Non-profit:  https://rosehaven.org/ Crystal’s Non-Profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan: https://www.instagram.com/mynipsdontlie/?hl=en Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #beabeliever #belikejoanne #believesurvivors #trauma #helpers #inspiration #joanneisthebest #helpothers #believeothers #mentalhealth #traumasurvivor #wbypod #wbypodcast #traumahealing #painintopurpose #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

A lot of it for me, I think, was me trying to disappear. If I made myself smaller, maybe people wouldn't touch me or comment on my body." - Liz Liz shares her traumatic childhood experiences that led her down the path of a severe eating disorder. She unravels how it happened, what led her to it, and how she is one of the lucky ones that had support and guidance. She explains in great detail how an eating disorder is a lifelong journey, something that needs to be managed every day. She shares another diagnosis that she received as an adult. This story illuminates why it is so important to put an end to toxic masculinity in our society, and how it negatively impacts people at a very young age. This is one women's story on how it has affected her. Liz is kind, nurturing, intelligent, and absolutely brave. Throughout her life, she has been hyper-aware of her privilege and does everything she can to help others be better. She has created much light around her struggles and it's admirable.  Note:  Crystal's intro was recorded last week.  Please know that the Feds have left the protest in PDX for the most part however the struggle with the Portland Police is still there.    Liz's Non-profit:  https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Crystal’s Non-Profit: https://www.dontshootpdx.org/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan: https://www.instagram.com/mynipsdontlie/?hl=en Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #eatingdisorders #trauma #eatingdisorderssupport #eatingdisorder #toxicmasculinity #eatingdisordersurvivor #mentalhealth #traumasurvivor #wbypod #wbypodcast #traumahealing #painintopurpose #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability#growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"I saw a lot of those beatings in my neighborhood with police officers that would come and terrorize the black neighborhood. The first time I saw it I had to be around 7 years old." -Damon Damon shares his experience as a 69-year-old black man. What it was like to have learning differences as a child with minimal resources, and what it was like to be black growing up. He explains what he has overcome after being bullied by children and a systemically racist society. What it was like witnessing police brutality at a very young age. He continues to not feel safe because of how the world views him. He has been arrested for "walking while black," and describes the first time he had a gun drawn on him and the last time (we hope).   This is just one person’s story. A person of color. ONE story. Please consider taking action and donating to one of the non-profits listed below.  If you aren't sure how to take action, please email me at info@we-believe-you.com, and I will do what I can to help.   Damon's Non-Profit Choice: https://www.naacp.org/ Crystal's Non-Profit Choice: https://rahabs-sisters.org/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan: https://www.instagram.com/mynipsdontlie/?hl=en Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en   Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #blacklivesmatter #blm #trauma #arrestedfornoreason #victimized #falseaccusations #abuse #systemicracism #racialprofiling #unjustarrest  #racialinjustice #racialinequality #thisistrauma #blm #therapy #selfhealers #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #raisemelantedvoices #amplifymelanatedvoices #weallbleedthesamecolor #loveisstrongerthanhate             #standforequality #changematters #fightforchange #createchange #colorofchange #saytheirname #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #painintopurpose #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

“I felt the darkness of the oppression and the racism that was still lingering on campus.” ~Crystal Considering the most recent events, we thought we would take this opportunity to give space to a person of color to share their story.   Recorded back in February of 2020, Crystal Davis shares her story about being falsely accused of major crimes that she did not do. She shares how this affected her family, her name, and her entire life. She explains how she was treated upon arrest, how she was set up by white privileged men, and how long she had to fight to get this off her record. Although treated absolutely unfairly and after many years of healing, she still remains a person that can trust and love again. Being victimized in the world can often leave you cynical, but not Crystal. Her ability to still live with compassion is remarkable.    This is just one person’s story. A person of color. ONE story. Please consider taking action and donating to one of the non-profits listed below, or to Crystal herself.   Thank you for listening! Crystal’s Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomingfirepdx/?hl=en Crystal’s Business: https://www.bloomingfirehealing.com/ Crystal’s Non-profit: https://www.dontshootpdx.org/ Crystal’s other Non-Profit: https://sistersoftheroad.org/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan: https://www.instagram.com/mynipsdontlie/?hl=en Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them here:  #blacklivesmatter #crystalsquared #trauma #arrestedfornoreason #victimized #falseaccusations #abuse #wrongfullyaccused #racialprofiling #unjustarrest  #racialinjustice #racialinequality #thisistrauma #blm #therapy #selfhealers #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #raisemelantedvoices #amplifymelanatedvoices #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #painintopurpose #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"I had to go to the middle of nowhere to uncover this truth." - Mandy Mandy shares her newly discovered childhood trauma that she just found out about last spring. She tells us how she discovered it, how it has affected her thus far, and what she is doing to heal.     She unravels how she started recalling memories she had buried, how the narrative she had told herself was completely untrue, and what she is doing now to heal. Mandy also explains what it was like TO BE BELIEVED. She has found her way to rebirth, and shares how everything in her path has led her to have the tools to face this horrifying trauma. She is a brave, courageous healer.   Mandy's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandytigre/?hl=en Mandy's Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodymechanicspdx/?hl=en Mandy's Business: http://pilatespdx.com/ Mandy's Non-profit: http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/ Link to End the BackLog: http://www.endthebacklog.org/ Crystal's Non-Profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan: https://www.instagram.com/mynipsdontlie/?hl=en Music by Chris Parkman: https://www.instagram.com/_chrisparkman_/?hl=en Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #molestation #neglect #childabuse  #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #abuse #childhoodmolestation #trauma #losingaparent #parentaldeath #violence #trauma #childhoodviolence #therapy #selfhealers  #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"I believe that we are as sick as our secrets." - Meredith   Meredith shares her newly discovered trauma at the hands of her father who recently passed away, and how she uncovered her mother's lies on her father's death bed. She talks about how trust issues manifested as she lived in a house of violence growing up. How she didn't feel safe as a child due to an abusive stepdad. She unravels how she started to remember memories she had buried, and how she had so many mentors and women around her encouraging her to seek therapy to find the truth. She also explains what it was like to not be believed as an adult. Meredith found a way to set the proper boundaries for herself and find a way to heal. You can hear her compassion in her voice for others. Even through her trauma, Meredith wears her heart on her sleeve.   Meredith’s Non-profit: https://www.jpkids.org/ Where to buy your t-shirt: https://www.queercovidrelief.com/ IO's Self Evident Project: http://www.selfevidentproject.com/ Self Evident Project Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfevidentproject/?hl=en IO's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iolovesyou/?hl=en IO's website: https://www.iolovesyou.com/aboutio Production by Neeraj Srinivasan Music by Chris Parkman  Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below:  #molestation #neglect #childabuse #badstepdad #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #abuse #childhoodmolestation #trauma #losingaparent #parentaldeath #violence #trauma #childhoodviolence #therapy #selfhealers  #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"Hurt people hurt people." - Anna Anna shares her brave story about what it was like to be in the house when her brother attempted suicide as a teen, losing her mother at an early age, and experiencing neglect from her father. She explains how she spent so much of her life "under the radar," and shares what that feeling manifested. Anna's powerful story and her ability to be vulnerable is empowering to listen to. Anna is a reminder to us all that there is self-love and joy on the other side of complex-ptsd, OCD, and eating disorders. Neglect is a form of abuse, and is often not seen with the naked eye. We are grateful that we have this story to share with so many others that have went through the same. Anna's Non-profit:https://www.pdxqcenter.org/ Crystal's Non-profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org https://www.instagram.com/rahabs.sisters/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan Music by Chris Parkman Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #complexptsd #cptsd #eatingdisorder #neglect #empowerment #eatingdisorders #emdr #ocd #childabuse #neglect #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #abuse #selfhealers #magic #healer #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod  #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

When you are a kid, you just think whatever happens to you is what happens to everybody so none of my life seemed abnormal." - Comedian Dan Weber Comedian Dan Weber tells us his very hard to hear story. He bravely shares his experience surviving childhood sexual abuse, what it was like to be bullied by teachers at school, and living in a family without healthy boundaries. Dan describes how he attempted to tell someone about his abuse, and the coping strategies he developed as a result. Even on the other side of his trauma, it continues to impact Dan. However, he has learned tools to help him persevere. Please write us a review on Apple Podcasts and rate us! How to find Dan: Podcasts - What's more Metal Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-more-metal/id1305194986 Reading the Bible with Dan - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reading-the-bible-with-dan/id555635803 Dan Weber Comedy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS2YTsd0KvM Dan's Non-profit: https://www.tprojects.org/ Crystal's Non-profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org https://www.instagram.com/rahabs.sisters/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan Music by Chris Parkman Warning: This is a podcast about trauma, so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #childabuse #neglect #sexualabuse #molestation #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #assault #abuse #selfhealers #magic #healer #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod  #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"What you seek is seeking you." - Leigh Leigh courageously shares her experience growing up with a mother that exposed her to psychological/emotional abuse. She shares what it was like to come to terms with her mother at a later age, and what it's like for someone to have to change their narrative. Leigh shares her journey, and reminds us all how much the body takes on when emotional abuse happens. Leigh is thoughtful, caring, magical, and resilient. She is an advocate of mindful work, and always chooses love over everything.   Please write us a review on Apple Podcasts and rate us! YOUR NAME WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED IN A DRAWING FOR A FREE WBY T-SHIRT! CONTEST ENDS MARCH 28th! Leigh's Non-profit: https://www.pearmentor.org/ Crystal's Non-profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org https://www.instagram.com/rahabs.sisters/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan Music by Chris Parkman Warning: This is a podcast about trauma so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #childabuse #neglect #emotionalabuse #psychologicalabuse #assault #molestation #abuse #selfhealers #magic #healer #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wbypod  #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"It's just another way to be rendered invisible." - AJ AJ courageously shares their experience growing up in the midwest under cramped living conditions, and exposes their childhood trauma of neglect, abuse, assault, molestation, harassment, and abandonment. AJ is a brave, caring, hilarious gem of a human being who has an undeniable spark for life in the face of adversity.   We are now on Stitcher, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.  Please write reviews on Apple Podcasts and rate us!  YOUR NAME WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED IN A DRAWING FOR A FREE WBY T-SHIRT! Ends March 28th!  Thank you for listening! AJ's Non-profit: https://www.oriartgallery.com/ Crystal's Non-profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org https://www.instagram.com/rahabs.sisters/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan Music by Chris Parkman Warning: This is a podcast about trauma so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #childabuse #neglect #assault #molestation #harassment #abandonment #selfhealers #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wby #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

Yesterday has never ended." - Sophia Shalmiyev Feminist Author Sophia Shalmiyev shares her story of being an immigrant from the Soviet Union in the 1980's. She describes what it was like to come to America, experience assaults, deal with misogyny in her 40's, and being a mother when she did not know her own. You will find yourself wanting to know more about her life's journey, which you can by reading her beautiful poetic memoir, Mother Winter.   We are now on Stitcher, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.   Thank you for listening! Where to find Sophia: https://www.sophiashalmiyev.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sshalmiyev/ https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Winter-Memoir-Sophia-Shalmiyev/dp/1501193082 Crystal's Non-profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org https://www.instagram.com/rahabs.sisters/ Sophia's Non-profit: https://girlsrockcamp.org/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan Music by Chris Parkman Warning: This is a podcast about trauma so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #immigrant #childabuse #physicalabuse #verbalabuse #sexualabuse #neglect #abortion #assault #sexualassault #motherhood #misogyny #feminism #selfhealers #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wby #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

"I have a passion for helping women love themselves." - Rachel Stephens From YOUR STORY, HER LENS to HER STORY, YOUR LENS. Photographer Rachel Stephens shares her experience and intimate details of being a survivor of domestic violence. She explains where she came from, how she got there, and how she used her pain to create something that has a purpose.   Strong, brave, and fierce. Hear her story.  We are now on Stitcher and Spotify, iTunes will be soon.  Thank you for listening! Where to find Rachel: https://rachelstephensphotography.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rachelstephensphotography/ Crystal's Non-profit: https://rahabs-sisters.org  https://www.instagram.com/rahabs.sisters/ Rachel's Non-profit: https://www.ocadsv.org/ Production by Neeraj Srinivasan Music by Chris Parkman   Warning: This is a podcast about trauma so each episode could contain content that activates any triggers you might have. We will do our best to list them below: #domesticviolence #spousalabuse #sexualviolence #drugabuse #selfhealers #whywerecord #shareyourstory #webelieveyou #wby #traumasurvivor #weareinthistogether #traumahealing #traumarecovery #painintopurpose #empowerment #youarenotalone #alltraumamatters #notyourfault #buildcommunity #vulnerability #podcastlife #metoomovement #growtogether #safespace #healtogether #webelieveyoupod #webelieveyoupodcast #radicalhospitality

Welcome to the We Believe You Pod! We have recorded Episode 0 to provide some background information on the reasons why we are launching this podcast, to explain "radical hospitality," and to preview what to expect in our first season.  Episode 1 will be released this Tuesday March 3rd, 2020, and new episodes are scheduled to air every Tuesday after that. Each episode will feature a human sharing their stories and unique perspective about their trauma, what they learned, how it's affected them, how they've healed, and the wisdom and courage they've demonstrated. We will use hashtags as content warnings to help minimize the risk of activation from triggers. We believe by standing witness to each story will help us all build community through connection so that guests and listeners do not feel so alone. You will be able to listen on Stitcher, iTunes or wherever you get podcasts soon.   Please follow us and listen on here until then!   https://rahabs-sisters.org https://www.facebook.com/RahabsSisters/ or  https://www.instagram.com/rahabs.sisters/ https://twitter.com/webelieveyoupod or  https://www.instagram.com/webelieveyoupod Contact: info@we-believe-you.com Production by Neeraj Srinivasan  Music by Chris Parkman