All Points Network | apn.com
All Points Network | apn.com
Discovering My Autonomy After Trauma: Recovery x Jennie
Discovering My Autonomy After Trauma: Recovery x Jennie
Discovering My Autonomy After Trauma: Recovery x Jennie
Thursday 3rd August 2023
Jennie shares her powerful journey from trauma to healing in this episode of Recovery x APN, highlighting hope and resilience.
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63 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Jennie's Story: From Darkness to Light After Trauma
Episode Overview
- Jennie's journey from trauma to healing and autonomy
- The transformative impact of APN Lodge's treatment
- The power of resilience and community support in recovery
- Navigating trauma and mental health challenges
- Empowering personal growth and healing
My brain was controlling me. I was not in control of my brain. And now I feel like I have total agency and autonomy.
Jennie’s life has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, marked by early struggles with bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts that began in elementary school. Her journey, shared in this episode of 'Recovery x APN', is a testament to the human spirit's resilience. Jennie faced unimaginable hardships, including multiple sexual assaults, near-death experiences, and significant losses of loved ones. Adding to her challenges, she battled a mysterious physical illness that compounded her trauma.
The breaking point came when her daughter suffered a devastating loss, pushing Jennie’s fight-or-flight response into overdrive. It was at All Points North Lodge that Jennie found the sanctuary she desperately needed. Amongst fellow clients who became lifelong friends, she embraced every healing opportunity available—from group therapy and trauma exercises to advanced treatments like dTMS and SGB.
Through this comprehensive support, Jennie discovered a newfound sense of personal agency and learned how to create balance in her relationship with her daughter. Her story is not just about surviving trauma but also about reclaiming autonomy and finding light in the darkest of times. By the end of the episode, Jennie leaves listeners pondering deep questions about the human experience, offering a powerful message of hope and healing.