Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events.

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Mental Health awareness is such an important thing. A huge lack of understanding, and compassion, led to some seriously traumatizing situations in Lisa's Story. Next week, May 20th 2021, is Mental Health Action Day. Kyle and Luke are not experts, but we are learning a thing or two through these stories, and we hope you are too!
Helpful Links from Lisa:
Site: http://mindingmentalillness.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: Minding Mental Illness @LisaEJones2
Mental Health Action Day:
https://onemind.org/news/mental-health-action-day/

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Lisa always knew there was something different about her son, then, one day, he was taken from her and placed in a Mental Care Facility against his will.  Unable to see him, and desperate for answers, she demanded action.  A story of a misunderstood child with bipolar disorder, turns into an emotional and inspiring tale of how we all can effect change! Go Lisa!!

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After an enlightening chat with Justin about the trauma's of being a child with an alcoholic father, Kyle and Luke discuss what really was said in that kitchen scene. How would you deal with something like that, would you be able to forgive as Justin did? So inspirational.
Find Justin and his Movie! The Golden Age.
Film: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M98K6NJ
Facebook Film: https://www.facebook.com/tgafilm
Facebook Music: https://www.facebook.com/iamjustinconnor
Instagram Film: @tgafilm
Instagram Music: @iamjustinconnor

Helpful Links:
Abuse hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
Alcohol and Drug abuse: https://aa.org

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Justin was traumatized after growing up with an abusive, alcoholic Father. He needed to get his story out there, so, he made a movie! In 'The Golden Age' (Amazon Prime) Justin plays a musician, on a journey, to recover from his troubled past. This episode is a deep dive into emotional trauma caused by tough parental relationships. As always, focusing on hope, and triumph!
More links on our 'thoughts' section, available after this episode!
Film is here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M98K6NJ  

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Luke and Kyle summarize the  extraordinary events from Shelly's story.  We can't imagine what it must have been like for Shelly through all of the situations she endured. A story of survival and a message of hope for people out there who are going through similar darkness.
Some helpful Links from Shelly:
Domestic Violence https://www.thehotline.org/
Child Abuse https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/
Sexual Abuse https://www.rainn.org/resources
Food disorders https://oa.org/

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The fact that Shelly is still here, is amazing. The fact that Shelly is telling her story to help others, is even more amazing.  A story of strength and courage through a life of unfathomable trauma. Domestic violence, abuse, rape, and the loss of her mother to cancer and later, her fiance to a gun. An incredible story..
TW / CONTENT WARNING: Abuse, rape, domestic violence, eating disorder.

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There are a million reasons why we might be scared of love, especially if we have loved, and lost, in the past. In this after thoughts section, we discuss how to overcome our feelings of fear when it comes to letting down our barriers, and really allowing people in!
Helpful links from Natasha and Jachym:
Site: https://yourexceptionalrelationship.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-wife-marriage-advice-for-successful-women/id1372585651

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TW: PARENTAL SUICIDE: When Jachym was 6 years old, his father committed suicide. The trauma meant he would never let anyone in for two decades, including his wife Natasha. One day,  as past emotions began to flood out, Jachym was finally able  to begin the healing and piecing together of his relationship with Natasha.. That, however, was just the beginning.. 

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Perspective, it's all about perspective. Luke and Kyle discuss the themes of resilience and perseverance that we heard in JoJo's story,  and we ask, just what does it take to rise above such a traumatic experience, and turn it into hope and positivity.
Helpful links from JoJo:
https://www.simplyjojomarie.com/
https://www.gavindashley.com/
Social:
https://www.facebook.com/simplyjojomarie
https://www.instagram.com/simplyjojomarie/

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We love to focus on the resilience of the human spirit. Join us on JoJo Marie's journey through a life dominated by paralyzing fear, culminating in a critical and life-altering illness that left her bedridden for 1,460 Days! JoJo Marie shares her path from trauma and fear, to self-discovery and authentication, using the struggle of illness as a catalyst for real change in her life. Mesmerizing!!!

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