The Cycle of Abuse

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"An abusive relationship is really hard. We know the toxicity, we know the cyclical nature of it," she says. "It took me decades to figure out what he had done because his abuse was so shrewd" Her brother threatened her life several times and eventually killed her on September 25, 2007. The exact date actually became America's national murder victims remembrance day.

TW: Domestic violence, sexual abuse. In her early 20s, Amy suffered an unimaginable loss. Her mother was murdered at the hands of her brother. But what came next is an even more incredible story of growth, advocacy and overcoming adversity and trauma. In this week's episode, we speak to Amy about trauma in our 20s and how we can push through grief and loss. We discuss the power of positive self talk, the psychology of complex PTSD, unlearning generational trauma and how to use your pain to help others. Listen now.

Follow the incredible Amy to hear more about her work: https://www.instagram.com/amybchesler/

Amy's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3amRVnSbdrioaBoaHcNRiq?si=364be5d8f92043b1

Buy Amy's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Working-Justice-Familys-Betrayal-Healing/dp/1642937541

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Reachout: https://au.reachout.com/

Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Mental Health America: https://www.mhanational.org/get-involved/contact-us

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