1. Why I Started This Podcast: Surviving Over 20 Years of Abuse, Delayed PTSD, and Learning to Hang In There

In this first episode of Hang In There, your host introduces herself for the first time - and it wasn't easy. This episode explores what it can feel like to rebuild a life after abuse- and then discover, years later, that the body has been keeping score the whole time. It walks through what delayed onset PTSD can look like, how healing can begin through unexpected outlets like plant therapy, and what inspired this podcast to exist. It also speaks directly to survivors who have gone back to their abuser- and why there is absolutely no shame in that. Send us Fan Mail The personal experiences shared in this podcast are the opinions of the individuals sharing them and are not intended to serve as professional advice or constitute accusations about any other person, organization, or group. We encourage you to seek professional support and assistance. The topics discussed in this podcast may be distressing and triggering for some listeners and could impact your mental health. The content of this podcast is intended for educational and awareness purposes only. For more information and resources, please visit hanginthere.net.