The Importance of Living Through Your 20s

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Amy Chesler is an author, podcaster and a survivor of domestic violence. "I was raised by a very tenacious, strong single mother," she says. She describes her brother as being ostracized at school because he didn't have the cool stuff that everybody else had."My dad was never really in the picture."

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

If you found this episode distressing, please see the following resources for additional assistance:

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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