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Today, I sit down with Ronika Merl, who is a survivor, screenwriter, poet, and activist. Ms. Merl opens up about her early life growing up in a Himalayan tribal community, her move to Austria, and how years of abuse and trauma led her into prostitution at just sixteen. What began as a search for love and belonging turned into years of violence and exploitation — but her story doesn’t end there. Today, Ms. Merl shares how she took back her power, rebuilt her identity, and transformed her pain into purpose.

We dive deep into trauma recovery, forgiveness, sexual empowerment, and learning to love again after abuse. Ms. Merl explains how trauma physically rewires the brain and how healing requires patience, compassion, and daily self-work. She shares insights on attachment styles, letting go versus losing, and how we can rewire our thinking through conscious self-talk and healthy relationships.

Ms. Merl also reveals how writing became her lifeline. While pregnant and sleeping on the floor, she received an email saying her first essay had been published — a moment that changed everything. That spark launched her career as an award-winning screenwriter and trauma speaker who now helps others share their stories through film, poetry, and art.

https://www.ronikamerl.com/

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