Adulthood after childhood trauma: a suicide attempt, single motherhood (with four kids), domestic abuse, a devastating divorce, custody and court battles, and what actually helped.

A candid mental health episode with trauma-recovery tools, boundaries, and co-parenting realities with an abusive ex-partner.

Episode focus: rebuilding after a life of trauma—what recovery looked like day-to-day, patterns to avoid, and practical steps that protect our children and learning self-respect.

We cover:

• Suicide attempt & aftermath—stabilization, shame, daily recovery
• Single motherhood (with 4 kids)—identity, burnout, support systems
• Domestic abuse patterns—red flags, safety, rebuilding trust
• Court & co-parenting—devastating divorce, boundaries, custody battles
• Triggers that linger—tools that help now; growth and setbacks

Draft one boundary that protects you and your kids this week. Save it, say it, and share the line on our Discord "The Struggle Bus". Help others grow by sharing what you've learned from abuse. (link below)

If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7).

Sexual assault support: RAINN 800-656-HOPE or online.rainn.org (24/7).

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! is a candid mental health podcast with lived experience—schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia spectrum psychosis, BPD, PTSD, trauma recovery, coping skills, and dark humor that fights stigma.

Hosted by Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) with frequent co-host Tony Medeiros, ("IndyPocket"), we talk serious mental illness, psych wards, religious trauma, bad therapy, meds, disability, and messy real-world coping.

New episodes drop every other Monday at 6am ET.

Want community and support? Join our Discord, “The Struggle Bus”: https://discord.gg/emFXKuWKNA

All links (TikTok, YouTube, Streaming, etc.): https://linktr.ee/BTMHOOI

Podcast cover art by Ryan Manning