How do you engage in healthy dating relationships after experiencing trauma? If you are a survivor of trauma in any form, it's important to recognize that healing takes time, patience and there will be peaks and valleys. This week, Kimmy has a vulnerable and honest conversation with Ed Squire, a survivor of childhood abuse who works to support and advocate for other childhood trauma survivors. EPISODE 255 of The Charisma Quotient Podcast is titled: Moving Beyond Abuse: Interview With Ed Squire In order to build healthy, trusting relationships -- acknowledging past trauma may be an important first step in your journey to find love. Ed shares his story about the series of sexual abuses he experienced as a child and how they impacted his life. From struggling to find his own identity, to battling addiction and increasing his self-worth, Ed has come a long way. Listen in to hear incredibly valuable tips and advice from Ed on how to begin to strengthen your relationship with yourself when healing from a traumatic or abusive past. Kimmy and Ed discuss the importance of regaining trust in yourself and others. Ed shares a story about learning the meaning of living in the present and not taking anything for granted. You'll hear about the power of journaling to help you process and recognize the emotions you are feeling in the moment, without judgement. Stay tuned for a transformative tip about giving yourself credit and building up your record of success, no matter how small. When you start to recognize your progress and how small wins add up to the big picture, it can help permanently shift your view of yourself as you continue on your personal journey to heal, find yourself and find love. Healing from a traumatic past can be incredibly difficult and you do not need to do it alone. Removing yourself from isolation and finding support systems is essential. If you are ready to explore what your next steps are and begin the healing process, you can reach out to Kimmy here for a FREE breakthrough call: https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough EPISODE 255 of The Charisma Quotient Podcast is titled: Moving Beyond Abuse: Interview With Ed Squire. The Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels. ************************************************⁣ Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life. ⁣ ************************************************⁣ Would you like to connect with Kimmy?⁣ Website: https://kimmyseltzer.com/⁣ Chat: https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough⁣ Instagram: @kimmyseltzer Twitter: @kimmyseltzer Join her FREE Facebook Group Love Makeover Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovemakeovers