Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher
Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher
Fractured Minds
Fractured Minds
Fractured Minds
Friday 12th October 2018
Discover the journey of healing from trauma and DID with Annette, Myrna, and Nikkel on 'AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out'.
56 minutes
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Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher
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Religion & Spirituality
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Fractured Minds: Healing from Trauma and Embracing Wholeness
If you feel that life is just giving you more than you can handle, please realize that you are not alone.
Imagine your mind as a delicate marble, plunged into boiling water, then suddenly dropped into ice-cold water. It cracks. This vivid analogy sets the stage for 'Fractured Minds', an episode of 'AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out' where hosts Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher, along with their guest Nikkel, delve into the harrowing world of trauma and dissociative identity disorder (DID).
Annette shares her personal journey of living with four distinct personalities born from severe trauma: a frightened little girl, a confident controller, an angry protector, and one who couldn't bear to be touched. She reveals the challenging process of integrating these fragmented parts of herself into a whole person again. The episode doesn't stop there. Nikkel opens up about her ongoing struggle with DID, painting a raw and real picture of daily life with a fractured mind.
Her story is a beacon for those feeling lost in their own mental labyrinths, showing that there is a way out. The hosts and Nikkel's biological mother discuss the impact of trauma on family dynamics, addiction, and mental health. They explore how faith, forgiveness, and community support can pave the way to recovery. The conversation is heart-wrenching yet hopeful, offering practical advice and emotional solidarity to anyone grappling with similar issues.
This episode isn't just about recounting past pain; it's about finding strength in vulnerability and hope in healing. If you're seeking stories of resilience and the transformative power of community, 'Fractured Minds' will resonate deeply with you.