Overcoming PTSD
Overcoming PTSD
Healing Childhood Trauma, Rape, and Addiction: Interview with Dana Plumley
Healing Childhood Trauma, Rape, and Addiction: Interview with Dana Plumley
Healing Childhood Trauma, Rape, and Addiction: Interview with Dana Plumley
Tuesday 5th March 2024
Dana Plumley shares her journey from childhood trauma and addiction to full recovery, offering hope and practical advice for overcoming PTSD.
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Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!From Trauma to Triumph: Dana Plumley's Journey of Healing
Episode Overview
- Dana Plumley's inspiring recovery from childhood trauma and addiction.
- The impact of the mental health system's failures on trauma survivors.
- The role of faith and forgiveness in healing.
- Challenging negative beliefs to foster recovery.
- Practical advice for overcoming PTSD.
No matter what you've been through, how long you've been struggling, you can fully heal and never forget that.
Dana Plumley’s story is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode of The Overcoming PTSD Podcast, Dana sits down with host Brad Schipke to share her incredible journey of healing from childhood trauma, multiple rapes, and addiction. Dana's life has been a series of harrowing experiences, starting with early drug and alcohol use at the age of 15, which spiralled into more traumatic events including gang rape and severe mental health struggles.
However, Dana's story is also one of resilience and hope. Now in her 50s, she has fully recovered and is passionately helping others as a counsellor at the Salvation Army. Dana’s candid discussion about her past and the mental health system’s failures is eye-opening. She talks about the betrayal she felt when therapists told her she was too complicated to help, and how that gaslighting only deepened her trauma.
Despite these setbacks, Dana found her path to recovery through faith, forgiveness, and taking responsibility for her actions. She shares valuable insights on the importance of challenging negative beliefs and the transformative power of forgiveness. Dana’s faith played a crucial role in her healing, helping her to embrace forgiveness and move past her traumatic experiences. This episode is a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome even the darkest of times.
Dana’s journey is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with PTSD or addiction. Her story reminds us that no matter how long you've been suffering, recovery is possible. Tune in to hear Dana’s inspiring tale and discover practical advice for your own healing journey.