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THE BREAKTHROUGH THAT BREAKS YOU
Episode 5: The Breakthrough That Breaks You
What happens when the healing hits harder than the hurt?
When the moment of clarity isn’t light—it’s heavy.
When you finally see how deep it went and how much of you it shaped.
In this episode, I talk about the side of healing no one warns you about—the part where awareness knocks the wind out of you, where the truth doesn’t feel freeing at first, it feels like breaking down everything you once believed about yourself.
This isn’t about becoming new.
It’s about facing what’s been there all along.
The breakthrough that breaks you—before it rebuilds you.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of abuse, trauma, and mental health struggles that may be distressing or activating for some listeners. Please listen with care.
Resources for Support
Abuse doesn’t discriminate—and neither do the resources that can help. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.):
800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
(Free, confidential support for anyone in an abusive relationship—women, men, LGBTQIA+, teens, and more)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):
800-656-HOPE | rainn.org
(24/7 support for sexual assault survivors of all genders)
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 (U.S.) for immediate, free support from trained crisis counselors
1in6 (for male survivors of sexual trauma):
1in6.org
(Support, therapy, and group resources specifically for men)
Male Survivor: malesurvivor.org
(Education, peer support, and healing spaces for men who have experienced sexual abuse)
BetterHelp or Open Path Collective:
Online, low-cost therapy options for all genders
International Directory:
therapyroute.com or womensupportproject.co.uk
(Global support lists for emotional abuse, trauma, and domestic violence)
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By Lindsay-MicheleEpisode 5: The Breakthrough That Breaks You
What happens when the healing hits harder than the hurt?
When the moment of clarity isn’t light—it’s heavy.
When you finally see how deep it went and how much of you it shaped.
In this episode, I talk about the side of healing no one warns you about—the part where awareness knocks the wind out of you, where the truth doesn’t feel freeing at first, it feels like breaking down everything you once believed about yourself.
This isn’t about becoming new.
It’s about facing what’s been there all along.
The breakthrough that breaks you—before it rebuilds you.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of abuse, trauma, and mental health struggles that may be distressing or activating for some listeners. Please listen with care.
Resources for Support
Abuse doesn’t discriminate—and neither do the resources that can help. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.):
800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
(Free, confidential support for anyone in an abusive relationship—women, men, LGBTQIA+, teens, and more)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):
800-656-HOPE | rainn.org
(24/7 support for sexual assault survivors of all genders)
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 (U.S.) for immediate, free support from trained crisis counselors
1in6 (for male survivors of sexual trauma):
1in6.org
(Support, therapy, and group resources specifically for men)
Male Survivor: malesurvivor.org
(Education, peer support, and healing spaces for men who have experienced sexual abuse)
BetterHelp or Open Path Collective:
Online, low-cost therapy options for all genders
International Directory:
therapyroute.com or womensupportproject.co.uk
(Global support lists for emotional abuse, trauma, and domestic violence)