Stacie shares another Survivor Story on the podcast today. There may be unintentional triggers so as always, take care of yourself when listening. Hannah McLaughlan is a primary school teacher in Scotland and waived her right to anonymity to become an advocate for other survivors and has within the past year, has spoken in Parliament, attended meetings with the Lord Advocate and been part of the Victims, Witness and Justice Reform Bill. Thank you Hannah for your voice in the hopes of driving change for others. Stacie and Hannah cover a lot within this conversation - we hope you find something helpful for where you are at.

If you have any feedback about the podcast or you want to share your story too, email Stacie: [email protected].

In this first episode in this season, Stacie shares the importance of connection (with yourself and others) in the healing process after sexual trauma. Stacie shares her personal experience and also trauma research to understand why connection is so important. As always, take care of yourself when listening - look after yourself first and foremost and what you need today. The podcast will be here when you are ready. 

If you want to find out future dates for online Survivor Circles which are safe supportive spaces to connect with other survivors, sign up the mail list here: http://eepurl.com/hvpaoH. 

If you want to share your story on the podcast or request access to the private Telegram group 'Survivor Space', email Stacie: [email protected].

Stacie is now back working 1:1 offering coaching and mentoring for survivors. You can enquire by email (as above).

Instagram: @_StacieGlass_

After a year of maternity leave, Stacie is back and can't wait to get back to bringing more survivor stories and helpful healing topics with you. This short episode is to give you a life update but to mainly share what to expect for this season.

Thank you to all those who have reached out with lovely feedback and support for the podcast. It means the world to Stacie and is what motivates her to keep going with this labour of love.

We are looking for survivors to share their experience with us here - these are the most appreciated episodes and is the foundation for the podcast itself. You can stay anonymous if you wish and you can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable to. If you want to join us in helping others, email Stacie at: [email protected].

To join one of the monthly online survivor circle's, join Stacie's mailing list where you will find out the dates and offered one of the limited spaces first. Link here.

We made it to the end of season 2...in this episode, Stacie shares her sincere thanks for being part of this community and to each of the guests who have contributed to this season. She also shares some important themes that you might need to hear for yourself. Stacie is taking a break whilst on maternity leave - the best way to keep in touch is via the mailing list which you can join here: http://eepurl.com/hvpaoH. She will be back recording and holding Online Survivor Circle's as soon as possible - you will be missed. If you want to share your story on the podcast in the next season, complete this form: https://forms.gle/GQX3JUUwnPoZVyU26 and Stacie will be in touch when she is back recording. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who have reached out and shared how much the podcast is helping you - know that Stacie loves to hear your feedback and it really does keep this podcast going. It would be highly appreciated if you could rate and review (anonymously if you wish) the podcast wherever you listen to yours - this helps others who may need it to find it. Know you are appreciated - take care of you and what you need and know you are never alone. Read Life after sexual abuse: A Practical Healing Toolkit to Reconnect Mind, Body & Soul: www.Stacie-Glass.com/lifeaftersexualabuse 

In this Survivor Story episode, Stacie has the honour of speaking with Kath from Ireland giving a different sexual trauma experience that we haven't heard on the podcast before - stranger violence/assault in adulthood. Many of the experiences shared so far have been in childhood and so Kath and her story gives a voice to those who have experienced sexual assault in adulthood. We honour those victims who have lost their lives during violent sexual attacks - those that didn't survive. We hold them in our hearts during this episode. No specific details are given about the incident in this episode, the focus is about raising awareness of the isolation survivors of this type of abuse experience. Kath, although remains anonymous, wishes to offer to be a point of contact if there are any other survivors who have experienced a similar type of trauma and want to be connected to share the healing journey. You can contact Stacie who can then put you in touch with Kath. Thank you Kath for sharing your much needed voice and experience. As always, take care whilst listening - look after yourself first.

If you want to find out future dates for online Survivor Circles which are safe supportive spaces to connect with other survivors, sign up the mail list here: http://eepurl.com/hvpaoH. We will not bombard you with junk. Be supported by Stacie with a 1:1 mentoring session or other healing offerings: calendly.com/stacie-glass

Thank you for sending in your feedback and questions - please do keep doing so to make this podcast as useful as possible. You can via this short form https://forms.gle/GQX3JUUwnPoZVyU26 or as a voice message on Spotify if that's where you listen. 

Contact Stacie directly: [email protected] or DM on Instagram @_StacieGlass_

Website: www.Stacie-Glass.com 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CSAblog

Book: Life after sexual abuse: A Practical Healing Toolkit to Reconnect Mind, Body & Soul - www.Stacie-Glass.com/lifeaftersexualabuse 

*Take extra care when listening to this episode* In this guest episode, Stacie and Louise take on the very sensitive topic of navigating sex after sexual trauma. They vulnerably share their own personal journey's which coincidentally have similar themes. Sexual intimacy and relationships can be extremely difficult to navigate when often survivor's are still in the trauma response. As aways, there are many potential varying experiences however, the hope in sharing this conversation is that it is a safe space to reflect upon your own experience and recognise what you need to heal after sexual trauma. We give you permission to be exactly where you are and encourage you to question unserving beliefs you may have about yourself and your sexuality; trauma often has a way of creating limiting beliefs and behaviours. You can connect with Louise on Instagram (@_LouiseMilne).

If you want to find out future dates for online Survivor Circles which are safe supportive spaces to connect with other survivors, sign up the mail list here: http://eepurl.com/hvpaoH. We will not bombard you with junk. Be supported by Stacie with a 1:1 mentoring session or other healing offerings: calendly.com/stacie-glass

Thank you for sending in your feedback and questions - please do keep doing so to make this podcast as useful as possible. You can via this short form https://forms.gle/GQX3JUUwnPoZVyU26 or as a voice message on Spotify if that's where you listen. 

Contact Stacie directly: [email protected] or DM on Instagram @_StacieGlass_

Website: www.Stacie-Glass.com 

Instagram: @_StacieGlass_

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CSAblog

Book: Life after sexual abuse: A Practical Healing Toolkit to Reconnect Mind, Body & Soul - www.Stacie-Glass.com/lifeaftersexualabuse 

Stacie chats with her sister Katherine on this very topical subject of whether to report (or not report) abuse to police to seek justice. This episode is based upon both their experiences of going through the UK justice system. Experiences will vary depending upon the laws of the justice system of a specific country. We caveat this episode that the decision to/or not to report is a very individual one and we do not advocate/advise for or against - there are arguments for both sides of the case (no pun intended) and this is what we discuss in this episode. This episode is to give a real insight into the lived experience but mainly to give you permission to do what feels right for you. Some listeners may find this episode triggering so please do take care and know it will be here if and when you want to come back. 

If you want to find out future dates for online Survivor Circles which are safe supportive spaces to connect with other survivors, sign up the mail list here: http://eepurl.com/hvpaoH. We will not bombard you with junk. Be supported by Stacie with a 1:1 mentoring session or other healing offerings: calendly.com/stacie-glass

Thank you for sending in your feedback and questions - please do keep doing so to make this podcast as useful as possible. You can via this short form https://forms.gle/GQX3JUUwnPoZVyU26 or as a voice message on Spotify if that's where you listen.

Contact Stacie directly: [email protected] or DM on Instagram @_StacieGlass_

Website: www.Stacie-Glass.com

Instagram: @_StacieGlass_

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CSAblog

Book: Life after sexual abuse: A Practical Healing Toolkit to Reconnect Mind, Body & Soul - www.Stacie-Glass.com/lifeaftersexualabuse

In this episode, Stacie talks about this very important topic of nervous system safety, how to bring the nervous system back into it's baseline (parasympathetic) state and the importance of safety and trust when healing after sexual trauma. Feeling unsafe in our bodies and minds is what triggers the trauma/stress response and a big part of the healing journey is regaining a sense of safety and trust again. This episode contains some ideas/tools to help such as mindful breathing, subconscious processing (therapy), journaling and daily 'tune ins' to bring awareness to what you need to feel safe. 

As always, take care of yourself when listening - look after yourself first and foremost and what you need today. The podcast will be here when you are ready.

If you want to find out future dates for online Survivor Circles which are safe supportive spaces to connect with other survivors, sign up the mail list here. We will not bombard you with junk. Link: http://eepurl.com/hvpaoH. Be supported by Stacie with a 1:1 mentoring session or other healing offerings: calendly.com/stacie-glass

Thank you for sending in your feedback and questions - please do keep doing so to make this podcast as useful as possible. You can do that through this form https://forms.gle/GQX3JUUwnPoZVyU26 or as a voice message on Spotify if that's where you listen. Contact Stacie directly: [email protected] or DM on Instagram @_StacieGlass_

Website: www.Stacie-Glass.com

Instagram: @_StacieGlass_

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CSAblog

Book: Life after sexual abuse: A Practical Healing Toolkit to Reconnect Mind, Body & Soul - www.Stacie-Glass.com/lifeaftersexualabuse

In this guest episode, Stacie is honoured to have the lovely Dr Kathryn Gutteridge back on the podcast. Kathryn is a very experienced consultant midwife, psychotherapist and is a survivor of sexual abuse herself. As two midwives and survivors, they chat about having children from the perspective of being a survivor of sexual trauma and how healthcare providers could better support survivors in this very important life event.  Stacie and Kathryn share both their personal and professional experience - this episode was recorded when Stacie herself was pregnant for the first time. Kathryn has spent her career in service to improving healthcare for survivors including collaboration on many written works such as this online resource: 'Pregnancy, Birth and Parenthood after Childhood Sexual Abuse'. We are so grateful for Kathryn's time and expertise and sharing it with us on the podcast. 

As always, take care of yourself when listening - look after yourself first and foremost and what you need today. The podcast will be here when you are ready. Thank you for sending in your questions - please do keep doing so to make this podcast as useful as possible. You can do that through this form https://forms.gle/GQX3JUUwnPoZVyU26 or as a voice message on Spotify if that's where you listen.

You can find out more about Dr Kathryn Gutteridge and her work on Twitter @Sanctummid.

If you want to find out future dates for online Survivor Circles which are safe supportive spaces to connect with other survivors, sign up the mail list here. We will not bombard you with junk. Link: http://eepurl.com/hvpaoH. Be supported by Stacie with a 1:1 in a mentoring session or other healing offerings: calendly.com/stacie-glass

Website: www.Stacie-Glass.com

Instagram: @_StacieGlass_

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CSAblog

Book: Life after sexual abuse: A Practical Healing Toolkit to Reconnect Mind, Body & Soul - www.Stacie-Glass.com/lifeaftersexualabuse

In this episode, Stacie shares her experience of the healing cycle. She shares she is continually going through the process of healing and has broken it down into phases. These phases aren’t linear but it’s just to illustrate how the process is ongoing and de-layering the onion of trauma. It isn’t linear of step 1 leads to step 2 etc. Sometimes we stay at a step longer than the others and sometimes we come back to a particular step several times before we’re able to move forward. Healing isn’t a logical experience - it is a lived and embodied process and unique for each person. Stacie would love to hear if you resonate with this or if not, reflect upon your own and share these with her. Stacie has written a blog post for those who like to see this sort of info in a visual format here: http://www.stacie-glass.com/feed/phases-of-healing. 

As always, take care of yourself when listening - look after yourself first and foremost and what you need today. The podcast will be here when you are ready. Thank you for sending in your questions - please do keep doing so to make this podcast as useful as possible. You can do that through this form https://forms.gle/GQX3JUUwnPoZVyU26 or as a voice message on Spotify if that's where you listen.

If you want to find out future dates for online Survivor Circles which are safe supportive spaces to connect with other survivors, sign up the mail list here. We will not bombard you with junk. Link: http://eepurl.com/hvpaoH. Work with Stacie 1:1 in a mentoring session or with other healing offerings: calendly.com/stacie-glass

Website: www.Stacie-Glass.com

Instagram: @_StacieGlass_

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CSAblog

Book: Life after sexual abuse: A Practical Healing Toolkit to Reconnect Mind, Body & Soul - www.Stacie-Glass.com/lifeaftersexualabuse