In this episode of Forensic Nurse Files, Peter shares his deeply personal journey of trauma, recovery, and the complexities of coping mechanisms stemming from childhood abuse. He discusses the impact of his experiences on his identity, relationships, and mental health, as well as the challenges he faced in understanding and processing his trauma. Through candid reflections, Peter highlights the importance of support systems and the journey towards healing, emphasizing the need for open conversations about difficult topics like abuse and recovery.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States

Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention:

https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

https://afsp.org/

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

https://www.rainn.org/

National Center for Victims of Crime:

https://victimsofcrime.org

Victim Connect Resource Center:

https://victimconnect.org

National Crime Victim Bar Association:

https://victimbar.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

https://www.nami.org/help

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