this is bipolar

A CONVERSATIONS ABOUT Trauma and Bipolar Disorder with @bipolarmumjourney


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Gemma’s story is a hard story, but I felt compelled to hold space for all of it. This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including violence and sexual assault. I’m grateful for Gemma’s willingness to speak to the stigma around all of these topics. As always, please take yourself. 🤍 Shaley


Join host Shaley Hoogendoorn in a gripping episode of "this is bipolar" as she sits down with Gemma, also known on Instagram as @bipolarmumjourney, to explore the raw and unfiltered story of Gemma's life. Gemma shares her harrowing experiences growing up in a tumultuous environment marked by drug abuse, violence, and trauma, and how these events intersected with her diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

In this powerful conversation, Gemma opens up about the challenges she faced, including a traumatic assault and a turbulent relationship that led to incarceration. Despite these overwhelming obstacles, Gemma's resilience shines through as she discusses her journey towards healing and self-discovery.

Gemma story is not only a story of trauma and heartache, it is a testament to her strength. Gemma has turned her pain into purpose. She hopes that by sharing the hard parts of her story, she can educate to stop stigma as well as give hope and comfort to those with similar trauma. Both Gemma and Shaley believe in forever chances and so please know there is always hope.

Our stories aren't over yet. This is bipolar...

For those seeking connection and support, Shaley invites listeners to join her vibrant community on Instagram @this.is.bipolar and explore exclusive content and a zoom support group through her subscription service. Together, let's continue to raise awareness and smash the stigma around people like Shaley and Gemma who live with bipolar disorder.

 

Meet Gemma:

Gemma is a mental health advocate, blogger and content creator. She shares her real and raw trauma and experience. Gemma not only  shares her survival story of trauma, incarceration, domestic violence, she show us a glimpse into daily life living with bipolar story and her daily life living with a mood disorder. Gemma is such a strong, honest and hilarious creator. Since she started her advocacy she has been featured on the true crime 'Shaun Atwood' and 'UK ex female Prisoner Francesca Fattores" YouTube channels. She has more podcast appearances coming soon!

Connect with and follow Gemma @bipolarmumjourney.

 

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