It is not always easy recovering after experiencing traumatic situations in our lives. Many of us allow the preprogramming of our childhood and our environments to dictate our lives, but in some cases, we are forced into properly dealing with the issues that are in front of us. In this episode, I am joined by my best friend Jeanelle Tyson who is also the CEO of Cultural Beads collection a business that is pure representation of falling in love with your diving journey and embracing oneself. Jeanelle talks about the breaking point where she was forced into her own healing journey and how she was able to turn her pain into her purpose. 





Check out last week episode "Standing in the shadows of my abuse" https://anchor.fm/chroniclesofavirgo/episodes/Standing-in-the-shadows-of-my-abuse-e1h5f65  





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In this weeks episode and in honor of Sexual Assault awareness month, I give my personal testimony from my own traumatic experience. I discuss my healing process and how I am now able to stand in my power and now allow my trauma to dictate my life during this journey. My hopes is that this episode brings more awareness in regards to Sexual assault as well as empower and motivate others to use their voice to stand in their power and not their pain.





 Resources:   





https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones   





https://www.nsvrc.org   





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As we embark on our healing journeys, many times we lose sight of our main focus and in some cases we try to bring everyone around us on the journey. We are use to being the fixer and problem solver for others, that when we are supposed to be focusing on our on healing we are more concerned and consumed about the wellbeing of others. In this episode, I discuss the importance of "Releasing the baggage" from your life in order for you to fully elevate to another better and healed level.   Quote reference: "Everyone who comes with you, can't go with you. You'll lose friends while you're climbing to the top."  Follow us on social media:  Instagram: https: https://instagram.com/chronicles_of_a_virgo?utm_medium=copy_link  WordPress Blog site: https://chiquitascorner.wordpress.com/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chronicles_of_a_virgo  Disclaimer: "This podcast and website represents the opinions of Chiquita Johnson and her guests to the show and website. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent the place of any mental health or medical professional." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chroniclesofavirgopodcast/support

After being gone for a few weeks, I am back! In this episode, we discuss being able to live life while being able to maneuver through grief and pain. If you are feeling stuck right now or need a little motivation to take the next step forward, this episode is for you! Lets go!!!! 




Quote reference: "Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom." 




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A painful part of life is experiencing unfortunate situations or even traumatic events. In many cases, these things will always make us stronger and have a positive message at the end! In this episode, I speak on how just recently losing my grandfather I will be allowing God to work through me while I heal but also mourning and moving at the same time. If you are someone who may feel stuck or just needs a bit of motivation, then this episode is waiting for you! Tap in and get encouraged and remember to take one day at a time.



 Psalm 34:17 "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles."  




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In this episode, we kick off the first session of "Candid Conversations with friends," as I sit down with my best friends Tiffany and Jessica and we discuss mental health and toxic relationships as it pertains to some celebrities that have been trending in the news lately.



 As mentioned in the episode, please check out the lovely Shannon Ramsey and her wonderful music that will be available on 3/1/22 on all major platforms.  



FAITH (Radio Edit) by Shannon Ramsey - DistroKid  



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As we are journeying through life being able to release our past experiences can leave us feeling stuck or without a plan. In this episode, I offer a few suggestions that can assist in jump starting your navigation from the past!  



Part 1: Releasing the past EP https://anchor.fm/chroniclesofavirgo/episodes/Releasing-the-past-e1e6ic2 



Quote Reference: “If you prioritize yourself, you are going to save yourself.” Gabrielle Union- Wade 



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In life, we have all experienced uncertain and unexpected encounters. In some instances, we may have even thought about giving up on life. For the first time ever, I openly speak on a personal time in which I navigated through a "unknown" situation in which it almost cost me my life.


 “Content Warning: Contains personal experience about suicidal ideation that could be triggering to some listeners." 


Quote Reference: "Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes in the middle of nowhere you find yourself."

 Support resources:



 https://borislhensonfoundation.org/ 


https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 


National Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Text HOME to 741-741 


Veterans crisis hotline: 1-800-273-8255 


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You can't move forward when your focused on the past. You will stay stuck as long as you allow those that have hurt you or experiences of your past to dictate which direction. If you are struggling to release your past and move forward, this episode is for you. Come get this healing!! 


Quote reference:  "It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody." Maya Angelou 


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Feeling down and out? Thinking about throwing in the towel? Oh you tried it because giving up is NEVER an option. If you are someone that's in need of a little motivation or feeling like quitting, then this episode is for you! 


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