Listener note: This episode shares a personal survivor's story involving childhood sexual abuse, the emotional weight of long-term secrets, and the challenges of the legal system. Please listen with care, and feel free to pause, step away, or return when it feels supportive for you.

Linda shares her raw and powerful story of finding her voice decades after enduring childhood sexual abuse by a neighbor. After years of keeping her trauma hidden under a "fake smile" and staying busy to avoid the pain, the stillness of the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to confront her past.

Hear how Linda moved from a place of fear and shame to one of incredible empowerment. She recounts the grueling process of reporting to the guards (police), the re-traumatizing nature of the court system, and the liberation she felt standing in a courtroom to read her victim impact statement. Now a healer and sound bath practitioner, Linda discusses the importance of being believed, the ripple effects of trauma on a family, and how she eventually reclaimed her peace.

TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro

0:50 Facing the past: Linda’s story begins

1:42 The weight of a 20-year secret

4:06 Why COVID-19 became the breaking point

8:21 Discovering spiritual gifts and healing

12:51 Knowing when to pause: Healing the healer

14:41 The danger of staying "too busy"

18:42 Navigating the guards and the legal system

20:55 Standing in court: From victim to empowered adult

23:14 Liberation: Choosing a fresh start and a new life

27:10 The Victim Impact Statement

35:34 The power of being believed

37:13 Where to find Linda and Durkha Wellness

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