with "Jane" I Ep. 116

Numbness And The Body’s Memory

Poem “Broke” And A Thank You

I want to take a moment to recognize a message I received from a listener, Jay. Jay, thank you for your honesty and for trusting me with something so deeply personal. You shared your journey of recovery from both addiction and abuse. And what stood out was the way you described the numbness, how sometimes we push trauma aside just to survive until something happens and our body reminds us it's still there. I felt that because I've actually felt that. After leaving my abuser, I thought I was okay until I wasn't. And I want you to know it takes real strength to recognize when it's time to face what's been buried. Healing isn't linear. There's no timeline for when you're supposed to unpack it all. What matters is that you're here and allowing yourself to begin processing what happened. I'm so grateful this podcast could be a small part of that step for you. That's why this space exists, to remind people they're not alone and to bring both lived experiences and professional insight into these conversations. I'm truly honored to walk alongside you in this part of your journey. Jay also shared a poem titled Broke. You broke my heart, you broke my soul, you broke my spirit, you broke me physically, you broke me mentally, you broke my confidence, you broke my self esteem, you broke the person I used to be. You broke me. You made me a victim. But now I'm making myself a survivor. Jay, thank you.