Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Charise Thompson)
Charise Thompson: Overcoming Unimaginable Trauma and Finding Recovery Through Advocacy and Forgiveness
Charise Thompson: Overcoming Unimaginable Trauma and Finding Recovery Through Advocacy and Forgiveness
Charise Thompson: Overcoming Unimaginable Trauma and Finding Recovery Through Advocacy and Forgiveness
Tuesday 25th June 2019
Charise Thompson's inspiring journey from trauma to advocacy will leave you in awe. Listen to her story on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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66 minutes
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Get the buttons here!Charise Thompson: Rising Above Trauma to Empower Others
There's no limit to what you can do, but you have to make sure that you're comfortable with what you're trying to do.
Charise Thompson's story is one of extraordinary resilience and unwavering strength. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Charise opens up about the multiple traumas she has endured, including domestic abuse, a Hepatitis C diagnosis, and the devastating loss of several family members. Her tale takes a harrowing turn as she recounts being abducted, brutally beaten, gang-raped, and left for dead on the side of the road.
Yet, Charise's journey doesn't end in despair; it transforms into a powerful narrative of recovery and advocacy. As a Victim Advocate, Counselor, Ordained Minister, Writer, Poet, and Support Group Facilitator for Hepatitis C and Survivors of Sexual Assault, Charise has turned her pain into purpose. She also coordinates and coaches a Women's Roller Derby League, proving that healing can come from the most unexpected places.
Previously, she worked as an Administrator for a Drug/Alcohol Treatment Facility and as a Victim Advocate for SafeHouse Sexual Assault Services. In this episode, Charise shares the impact of her traumas on both her physical and emotional well-being and discusses the critical role of community support in her recovery. Her roller derby team became a sanctuary, offering a sense of belonging and safety. Charise also emphasizes the importance of sharing one's story as a means of healing and inspiring others.
Forgiveness plays a crucial role in Charise's recovery journey. She discusses how letting go of anger and embracing forgiveness has been instrumental in her healing process. Her work as a victim advocate and counselor highlights her dedication to helping others navigate their own paths to recovery. Charise Thompson's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and transformation. Her journey offers valuable lessons in perseverance, community support, and the power of forgiveness.
Tune in to hear Charise's inspiring story and discover how she turned unimaginable trauma into a mission to empower others.