Brianne Davis
Brianne Davis
Charla: I Was So Shut Down, I Could Have Walked Away From My Kids
Charla: I Was So Shut Down, I Could Have Walked Away From My Kids
Charla: I Was So Shut Down, I Could Have Walked Away From My Kids
Monday 13th November 2023
Charla opens up about surviving abuse, trauma bonding, and finding recovery from sex and love addiction on the Secret Life podcast.
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29 minutes
Hopeful
Empowering
Informative
Transformative
Raw
About this podcast
Author:
Brianne Davis
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Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Success Stories
Relationships & Community
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Episode Overview
- Charla's journey of disconnect and trauma bonding sheds light on the profound impact of early life experiences on emotional wellbeing and relationships.
- Her insights into the pivotal moments of confronting addiction and finding a supportive community offer hope and encouragement to those navigating similar experiences.
- The conversation highlights the importance of embracing vulnerability and authenticity in the path to healing and self-discovery.
- Charla's raw and honest account offers a glimpse into the complexity of trauma and the long-lasting effects it can have on an individual's life.
- The episode provides valuable insights into navigating disconnection, trauma bonding, and recovery from sex and love addiction.
So get around people, seek them out that are like you, because then the true you gets to come out. That's where, you know, that's where some of the therapy happens. When we voice things, we can either kill them or give them life. - Charla
Charla's life has been a whirlwind of emotional and physical abuse, starting from a tender age. Imagine being just six years old and already learning to shut down emotionally to survive. Her journey took darker turns with neglect and losing her virginity to rape at sixteen. This left Charla feeling like she didn't matter. As she grew older, these unresolved traumas led her into relationships where trauma bonding was a recurring theme.
Eventually, Charla found herself in recovery from Sex and Love Addiction (SLAA). In this episode of the Secret Life podcast, hosted by Brianne Davis, Charla opens up about her heartbreaking experiences and the emotional numbness that became her survival mechanism. She bravely discusses how these traumatic events shaped her self-worth and relationships. Charla's raw honesty offers a profound look into the complexities of trauma and its lasting impact on one's life.
Through her candid storytelling, listeners gain insight into the critical moments that pushed her to confront her addiction and start her healing journey. Charla emphasizes the importance of authenticity, finding a supportive community, and embracing vulnerability as key elements in her recovery. Her story is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar issues, showing that healing is possible with the right support and self-awareness.
Tune in to hear Charla's powerful narrative and find inspiration in her path towards self-discovery and recovery.