Rising from the Ashes: Austine Rose Magnolia's Story of Survival and Healing
The healing started when I started trying to find the pathway, and that would be: yes, I let him back in my home.
Imagine enduring the unimaginable and still finding the strength to rise again. In this episode of '101 Ways to Heal That Sh*t', Angela Shelton sits down with assault survivor and advocate Austine Rose Magnolia. With a beaver puppet filling in for co-host Aly Drummond, Angela brings a touch of playful joy to a deeply moving conversation.
Austine shares her harrowing journey through abuse and violence, detailing how she found the courage to leave her abuser and seek the help she desperately needed. The episode isn't just about survival; it's about the transformative power of healing. Angela and Austine discuss crucial themes like self-love, setting boundaries, and the role of faith and spirituality in recovery. They also delve into the mental health challenges that come with trauma and the importance of overcoming what they call 'victim addiction'.
Throughout their discussion, they highlight the incredible support systems that helped Austine along her path to recovery. Whether you're a survivor yourself or looking for inspiration and hope, this episode offers a powerful message: you are not alone, you are loved, and you are worthy of healing.