E.110 Courage Amidst Trauma: Finding Healing Through Substance Abuse Struggles
Finding Your Way Through Therapy
Steve Bisson
5 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 26 July 2023
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Imagine not only surviving the horrific experience of childhood rape but also courageously seeking justice for that crime. Our guest, Lynn Kee, brings us into her world as she shares the daunting realities of this journey, and the shocking revelation that justice doesn't always pave the way for healing. Our candid discussion with Lynn exposes the secondary trauma of the justice process and the importance of trauma-informed care, especially when dealing with differing rape situations.
Beyond her traumatic past, Lynn opens up about her struggles with substance abuse, a common coping mechanism for trauma survivors. She shares the harrowing story of her sister's battle with addiction and the resulting tragic consequences, a stark reminder of the critical importance of mental health resources. Journey with us as we explore the distinct connection between trauma and substance abuse, and how therapy and proper support play crucial roles in healing and recovery.
As we wrap up this two-part series (and we will have a third part next season), Lynn reveals the aftermath of her sister's fatal battle with addiction, a devastating result of unaddressed trauma, and a failing support system. Lynn's commitment to advocating for survivor protections and raising awareness about the impact of trauma on survivors' lives is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we delve into the complex, heartbreaking, yet ultimately hopeful narrative of survival and resilience.
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| 0:00.0 | Hi and welcome to Finding Your Way Through Therapy. |
| 0:06.3 | The goal of this podcast is to demystify therapy, what can happen in therapy, and the wide |
| 0:11.4 | array of conversations you can have in and about therapy. |
| 0:16.2 | Through personal experiences, guests will talk about therapy, their experiences with it, |
| 0:21.6 | and how psychology and therapy are present in many places in their lives. |
| 0:26.8 | With lots of authenticity and a touch of humor, here is your host, Steve Bisson. |
| 0:34.0 | Thank you and welcome to episode 110, this is going to be a continuation of episode |
| 0:38.8 | 109, so this is Linky. |
| 0:42.2 | If you need a quick refresher as to Linky, Linky is someone that I interviewed in episode |
| 0:46.8 | 108, and Link's story is of how trauma is the true gateway drug, which is firm believe |
| 0:54.1 | that the right treatment can make the difference between life and death from many people |
| 0:57.5 | and survivors. |
| 0:58.8 | She credits her recovery in large part and the trauma work that she's done, both outside |
| 1:03.1 | and inside of therapy in order to really heal. |
| 1:07.3 | So today we're going to talk a little bit about that, and here is the interview. |
| 1:12.1 | Hi everyone and welcome to episode 110, Finding Your Way Through Therapy. |
| 1:16.6 | Can't believe I got to that number. |
| 1:18.9 | We had Lynn on last week, and her message is so important. |
| 1:25.9 | I think that we need to process a little bit what happened with her, but she's going |
| 1:29.3 | to kind of like tell us about the tail end of the conviction here, but Linky, someone |
| 1:33.9 | who wants to really make sure that you understand that sometimes even getting justice doesn't |
| 1:39.2 | give you justice, and that's not only for her, but for her sister, so I'd like to welcome |
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