The Impact of Violence on My Life

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I wonder you've already mentioned this about how it changed your life really and now you do so much work around victim and survivor advocacy. You have an entire show dedicated to extending the story or sharing more of the side of the story that isn't always made available. How do you think it's kind of changed your perspective and your mindset on life? When I saw it, quite honestly it changed my life forever like we talk about the brain development right, our brains are not entirely developed at 22, so I saw the most traumatic thing I could ever see in my life at 22. That abuse that event changed the way I literally react to everything.

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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