APN alum, Jennie, shares her story: how her battle with bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation started in elementary school and worsened throughout decades of trauma. She survived multiple sexual assaults, near-death experiences, catastrophic losses of loved ones, and a mysterious physical illness. After her daughter endured a devastating loss, Jennie's fight-or-flight response became inescapable. She found safety and validation among other APN Lodge clients who became her lifelong friends and embraced every opportunity for healing with group therapy, trauma exercises, dTMS, and an SGB. With time, Jennie gained a sense of personal agency and learned how to create balance in her relationship with her daughter. She closes the episode with some enduring questions about the human experience.
This episode was created and produced by Keith Weiner. Show design by Jenn Hu, Molly Eddington, and Eber Marin. Copy editing and quality analysis by Jess Johnson. Special thanks to Vanessa Detwiler for supporting this program and spreading awareness through email marketing.
