Have you ever heard the saying, "Time heals all wounds"? Honestly, they will soften but they never truly heal and go away. In this episode, I dive into this frustrating topic.

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1

Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/ 

What the heck is Mirror work?!? When I first heard of it I thought it was really dumb. Mirror work can be a tool used to help in the healing process.

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1

Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/ 

Today I'm joined by Helena Knowlton of Confusion to Clarity she shares her story of escaping Covert Abuse on episode #34. 

Please visit confusiontoclaritynow.com to get acquainted, read about covert/hidden psychological and emotional abuse. Wondering if you’re being covertly abused? Download the Guide: “Is This Abuse? A 6 Step Guide to Uncovering Hidden/Covert Abuse” at confusiontoclaritynow.com/guide.

Find her group Confusion to Clarity here- https://www.facebook.com/groups/391838268021635

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/ 

My links here-

https://linktr.ee/melindakunst

Here is one of my toughest questions I am asked about in this episode. There could be a number of factors from abuse of drugs/alcohol, or illness, generational chains. Let's dive in!

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1

Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/ 

In today's episode, I'm sharing some signs to notice that you are healing. It can be hard to know if you are making progress on your journey or you just may stop working on yourself if you don't feel you are where you should be at. Healing is not linear and life has a way of going sideways. Tune in for a bit of hope and tips.

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1

Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/ 

PTSD can take many forms. You may feel like there is a war raging inside you. What does it look like and a few tips to help you on your journey.

Things you may experience:

Easily frightened 

In a cycle of fight or flight

Nightmares

Bedwetting

Flashbacks

Find it hard to concentrate

Trust issues

Negative thinking

Chronic illiness

And more!

When I heard the words that I had PTSD and Stockholm Syndrome I was floored. PTSD is something for the military, law enforcement, or firefighters not me! It took me a while to wrap my head around that. I'll be honest those things made me feel weak when all I wanted to be is strong. It took me longer to heal from that than I wanted it to. Every day was baby steps.

How did I begin? I shared this with a friend when she asked me how I got over my PTSD.

It is still a work in progress. I prayed. I read my bible. I talked to God A LOT! I journaled. I did mirror work (I found I needed to learn to love myself). I took the advice of those that would become dear friends- Dr. Phil, Oprah, Beth Moore, and Louise L. Hay, and a few more leaders in the secular and Christian world. Well, I took them along in the car- Books on tape! I listened so much I felt like they were my friends!

I began to stop myself when I was having these triggers to focus on what set me off. Was it a song? Smell? A situation that went sideways? Once I recognized these going forward I would take myself out of the situation by walking away or change the channel to a radio station.

Recognizing also helped me focus less on the panic attack but shifted it enough to bring me into awareness of my surroundings.

Nature helped a lot! Just getting outside to enjoy the birds, the warmth of the sun or just to be still. Usually, with my shoes off I'm big on grounding even in the winter! You will heal from this. I promise it will take time. You may need to see a counselor (Find one that fits with you! If not keep looking until you do!). You may need to use mood stabilizers or anti-depressants. And that is okay! Do what works and is right for you! What works for me may not work for you.

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1

Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

https://www.rainn.org/

Episode #30 

This the 4th topic in my 8 part series of "What does abuse look like" and this is a tough one! Now the things that I'm mentioning can be between adults and even things children may experience. Physical attacks by the abuser are often accompanied by or culminate in, sexual violence wherein the survivor is forced to have sexual intercourse with the abuser or take part in unwanted sexual activity.

Examples:

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

https://www.rainn.org/

You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1

Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

Let's dive into the different ways you can start your healing journey using different modalities. From EFT, Journaling, and more.

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1

Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

Oh boy! I seriously do not always practice what I preach! Get the scoop here in episode #28! There are times when I am not feeling chipper or my health challenges have me lying on the couch in a haze or the latest where I asked my dear Friends for help in a situation where I needed to unfriend someone. So, let's dive into o go through Boundaries. What are they and why you need them.

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1

Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

I had the honor of having May Saengpraseuth Alirad MSW on today's episode # 27. May shares her story of Surviving and how she empowers fellow survivors of sexual assault to find their voice and take control back of their life in her new book entitled “Was I Assaulted? My Guide to Healing as a Survivor”.

May Saengpraseuth Alirad, MSW is the Founder and CEO of De Lao CCE with a mission to empower survivors of assault to take control of their lives. May is also the Executive Director for an Asian nonprofit in the greater Chicagoland area. She is a survivor of sexual assault and a social worker.

May is a community activist, community leader, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and author. She wrote a book to empower fellow survivors of sexual assault to find their voice and take control of their life. Her book will launch on Tuesday, April 27th, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Additionally, the ebook will be free for three days in order to get this life-changing book out to as many people as possible.

Find her on Social Media here-

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/may-saengpraseuth-alirad-69255078/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/may.saengpraseuth

Her book- https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B093G3X8Y8&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_02KHSX35SPE1NNTHYKKP

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse.

This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1

Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations