Survivor advocate and new podcaster Sara Creque shares how she went from feeling invisible to reclaiming her voice—launching Unquiet Healing to “heal out loud.” We talk trauma bonds, leaving an abusive marriage, single-mom grit, EMDR therapy (what it is and how it helped), co-parenting through the court system, and the power of safe community (CASA, friends, faith) to move from survival to a life worth celebrating.
#TheCommonGroundPodcast #UnquietHealing #TraumaRecovery #EMDR #DomesticViolenceAwareness #NarcissisticAbuse #SurvivorStories #HealingOutLoud #FromPainToPurpose #SingleMom #CoParenting #CASA #FaithAndHealing #MentalHealth #Resilience #CommonGroundProjectUSA #SydneyCurtin #JohnFletcher #PhillyGoLive #Podcast #HealingJourneyIn this episode:
• Childhood roots of silence → using your story as a megaphone
• What EMDR is (and why the right therapist matters)
• Spotting red flags & breaking trauma bonds
• Choosing yourself without losing compassion
• Practical first steps if you (or a friend) need to leave safely
Key takeaways
Healing out loud beats hiding: your voice is part of recovery.
EMDR can calm the nervous system and refile traumatic memories.
“Redemption” requires willingness—love can’t replace accountability.
First step out: safely tell someone and build a discreet support net.
Kids need safe spaces to process; presence ≠ coddling.
Men can be victims too—healing resources must include them.
From survival to celebration: choosing yourself is the beginning.
Resources & support:
– National DV Hotline (24/7): 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or thehotline.org
– Consider EMDRIA.org to locate trained EMDR therapists in your area.
– CASA/GAL programs: local child-advocacy organizations in many counties.
Find Sara: Unquiet Healing (Facebook & Spotify)
🎙️ Hosts: John Fletcher & Sydney Curtin — The Common Ground Project USA
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