Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#566 Trauma Surfacing - Andrea Ashley
#566 Trauma Surfacing - Andrea Ashley
#566 Trauma Surfacing - Andrea Ashley
Friday 19th November 2021
Andrea Ashley discusses her path to sobriety and uncovering childhood trauma with Paul Gilmartin on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Andrea Ashley on Uncovering Childhood Trauma and Healing
I truly believe that that is my core issue and that is actually our all of our core issues. And so the thought that I was under the impression when I got sober, that, like, I would just get sober and things would be like pretty okay...I was under the impression that pain of my own making ceased The Day I entered sobriety, and so that was.
What happens when the trauma you didn't know existed comes to light? In this compelling episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Andrea Ashley, the voice behind the podcast 'Adult Child'. Andrea opens up about her journey to sobriety, which began in her teenage years, and the startling realization of the trauma that had been lurking in her past.
Growing up in an alcoholic household, she navigated complex and unhealthy relationship patterns that took years to untangle. Her story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and therapy in the healing process. Andrea shares how getting sober was just the beginning of her journey. She talks about the crucial role therapy played in helping her confront her past and set boundaries. Her candid discussion with Paul highlights the importance of acknowledging pain and breaking cycles of dysfunction.
They touch on how addiction often serves as a coping mechanism for deeper issues and how true healing requires digging into those painful memories. This episode is a raw and honest conversation about the impact of childhood trauma on mental health. Andrea's insights offer hope and practical advice for anyone grappling with similar issues. Whether you're dealing with addiction, trauma, or just trying to understand your own mental health better, this episode is both enlightening and encouraging.
Tune in to hear Andrea's inspiring journey and learn how vulnerability can be a powerful tool for healing.