Millie started noticing symptoms of trauma when she was 13 years old. It became worst across her teenage years where she struggled with self-harm and having suicidal tendencies. In 2018, she was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, with that, she took the courage to cross the bridge of realization and awareness and started her journey to healing.

 

[00:01 – 04:28] Opening Segment

• Millie Rhodes speaks about her background
• She shares her struggles with her trauma that started when she was 13 years old

[04:29 – 09:32] Therapy

• Millie on seeking professional help
• Finding the right therapist that you can resonate with
• Having a good support system is a big factor
• Both parties must be understanding and accepting

[09:33 – 13:41] Check In On Yourself

• Millie talks about the importance of checking in on yourself

• Take care of your body and mind

[13:42 – 16:02] Closing Segment

• Reach out to Millie. See the links below.
• Millie’s advice to her younger self

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Finding a therapist who validated me and who I felt really believed in my recovery was so beneficial.” – Millie Rhodes

“Both parties have to be understanding and accepting. I think you have to get that sometimes your family or your friends or whoever might not understand what you’re going through.” – Millie Rhodes

“It’s completely valid what you’re feeling, and you’re not a bad person as much as you think you are. You are just struggling right now.” – Millie Rhodes

“You’ve been a bit unlucky with your experiences, and that’s not your fault. But it is your responsibility how you go about dealing with that and how you go out into the world and make a difference there.” – Millie Rhodes

 

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