Because of Jane: When Imagination Was My Survival

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Shannon shares her journey of surviving childhood abuse by retreating into her imagination and finding ways to cope when the world around her felt unsafe. She opens up about the ways she made sense of her pain, how storytelling and imagination became tools of survival, and the long road toward healing and reclaiming her voice. This conversation explores why hope and resilience can coexist with trauma — and how healing doesn’t happen in a straight line.Whether you’re someone navigating your own healing journey or a supporter of someone who is, this episode offers insight into trauma, resilience, and the strength it takes to tell your story out loud.⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast episode and accompanying description are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not medical, legal, or professional advice. Every individual’s experience with trauma and healing is unique — if you are struggling, please reach out to qualified professionals and crisis support services listed above or contact local emergency services as needed. If you’re outside the United States, local national hotlines and supports are available — contact your local emergency number or search for crisis services in your area.🌿 Resources for Survivors & SupportNational Support (United States)• National Domestic Violence Hotline📞 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) / Text START to 88788🌐 https://www.thehotline.org/• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)📞 1.800.656.HOPE (4673) — National Sexual Assault Hotline🌐 https://www.rainn.org/• National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health🌐 https://ncdvtmh.org/• Pandora’s Project (Online Survivor Community)🌐 https://pandys.org/• 1in6 (Support for Male Survivors)🌐 https://1in6.org/• The Refuge Utah — Comprehensive Survivor Support & Shelter Services📞 Survivor Support Line: 888.945.3288🌐 https://www.therefugeutah.org/Support includes crisis intervention, shelter resources, counseling, advocacy, and community outreach for survivors of domestic violence and abuse.• Utah Domestic Violence Coalition (UDVC)📞 1.800.897.LINK (5465) — LINKLine🌐 https://udvc.org/• YWCA Salt Lake City — Domestic Violence & Crisis Services📞 Main Line: 801.537.8600 or Toll-Free: 1.855.YWCA.SLC (992.2752)🌐 https://www.ywcautah.org/If you or someone is in immediate danger, call 911.If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or thoughts of self-harm:📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (U.S.)🌐 https://988lifeline.org/