CAUTION: In this episode, we talk about domestic abuse and there is cursing, so if you are not in a space to listen, then please take care of yourself.
This week my guest is Sam Butler. Sam is an extraordinary human, with an infectious laugh, 4 beautiful children, and a successful career in the rail industry. She is also a domestic abuse survivor.
In this episode, Sam shares her heartbreaking journey of abuse in an honest, inspiring, and hopeful way. We dive into the psychology of an abuser, the reality of living life as a hostage of an abuser and the light and love that sits on the other side of this darkness.
Through her vulnerability, I shared my experience of also being a domestic abuse survivor. For the first time, I felt seen and understood and was able to laugh about some things despite the scars they have left.
For victims and survivors, here are a list of resources that helped us:
Womens Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk: https://amzn.to/3rxjxi7
Vex King: https://amzn.to/3Rxt839
Dr Ramani: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorRamani
Meredith Miller: https://www.youtube.com/c/innerintegration
