Episode 3: The Language of Trauma

Trauma doesn’t just live in memories — it lives in the body, the brain, the nervous system. In this episode, I strip down the hidden reality of what it feels like to survive: the pretending, the shutdown, the silence that isn’t respected, and the aftermath people don’t talk about. This isn’t about being “too sensitive.” It’s about the cost of survival and the messy, unpolished work of healing.

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)