Welcome to Hey Tabi, the podcast where we talk about the hard things out loud—with our actual lips! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the essential but often challenging topic of finding healthy community after traumatic experiences and abuse. Whether you've experienced harm within a faith community, survived domestic abuse, or found yourself isolated after leaving an oppressive relationship, rebuilding healthy connections is crucial to your emotional and physical well-being.

Licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook shares insightful and practical steps on how to safely re-engage with community, set effective boundaries, and identify communities that genuinely support healing and recovery. Drawing from research and experiences detailed in her book, Body and Soul, Healed and Whole: An Invitational Guide to Healthy Sexuality After Trauma, Abuse, and Coercive Control, Tabitha guides listeners toward understanding what "safe enough" communities look like and how to create meaningful, diverse relationships across different stages of life.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why community is vital for healing from trauma and abuse.
• How to recognize safe and supportive environments.
• Strategies for overcoming isolation and reconnecting safely.
• Practical ways to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
• Encouragement and validation for your healing journey.

Tabitha’s compassionate, trauma-informed approach helps you navigate the complex process of finding community, emphasizing that progress, not perfection, is the goal.

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