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6. The Unseen Impact of Trauma, Desperation & Failing Systems
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Sirona West द्वारा प्रदान की गई सामग्री. एपिसोड, ग्राफिक्स और पॉडकास्ट विवरण सहित सभी पॉडकास्ट सामग्री Sirona West या उनके पॉडकास्ट प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पार्टनर द्वारा सीधे अपलोड और प्रदान की जाती है। यदि आपको लगता है कि कोई आपकी अनुमति के बिना आपके कॉपीराइट किए गए कार्य का उपयोग कर रहा है, तो आप यहां बताई गई प्रक्रिया का पालन कर सकते हैं https://hi.player.fm/legal।
In this episode, Sirona West shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life after deciding to go into hiding, to protect her children from continued abuse during visitation with their father. She recounts her experiences moving half way across the country with her wife and children to a shelter, the challenges of parenting children with PTSD, and the emotional turmoil that ensued. Sirona discusses the importance of finding stability amidst chaos, the legal battles she faced to protect her family, and the unexpected challenges that arose, including her arrest. This heartfelt narrative highlights resilience, the complexities of trauma, and the journey toward healing.
Takeaways
- The journey of resilience is often filled with challenges.
- Transitioning to a new environment can be daunting yet necessary.
- Living in a domestic violence shelter comes with unique experiences.
- Children's needs must be prioritized, especially in crisis situations.
- PTSD can significantly impact children's behavior and emotional health.
- Crisis moments require immediate and effective coping strategies.
- Finding stability is crucial for healing and moving forward.
- Legal protections are essential for safety in abusive situations.
- Unexpected challenges can arise even in moments of progress.
- Sharing personal stories can help others navigate similar experiences.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and New Offerings
03:37 Life in a Domestic Violence Shelter
09:23 Navigating Trauma and PTSD in Children
15:21 Challenges of Parenting children with PTSD
22:15 The Impact of Substance Abuse on Families
26:14 Transitioning to Independence
31:01 Being confronted with Arrest Warrant
38:52 Emotional Reflections and Conclusion
41:47 Outro
Support the show
To book your 1-1 session or 12 Week Mentorship with Sirona, visit: sironawest.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sironawestauthor
Domestic Violence Resources & Human Trafficking Resources in the U.S.:
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
- Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
- Mental Health & Suicide Hotline: Call or Text 988
- Homeless Shelter Hotline: 211
- Restoring Ivy Collective - In person & Virtual Support Groups for Trafficking Survivors:
restoringivycollective.org - The Loveland Foundation - Free Counseling for Black Women & Girls:
thelovelandfoundation.org
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