Episode 16: Community & Storytelling

In this episode of Almost Oblivious, we explore the transformative power of community and the courage it takes to share your story. Host Autumn Baker opens up about her own experience speaking at a domestic violence conference in October 2024—a pivotal moment that confirmed the launch of this podcast and reinforced the importance of collective healing. Autumn discusses the critical role community plays in helping survivors heal, sharing compelling facts about how connection reduces isolation and builds resilience. We’ll also delve into the ripple effect of storytelling, showing how one person’s voice can inspire others to find their strength. Whether you’re a survivor, a supporter, or someone seeking to understand, this episode will remind you that we’re stronger together. Tune in to learn how sharing your story can help you heal and empower others, and discover ways to build or find your own supportive community. Resources: American Psychological Association. (n.d.). *The Importance of Community for Mental Health.* Retrieved from [www.apa.org](https://www.apa.org). Psychological Science. (2013). *Telling Your Story Helps Heal Trauma.* Retrieved from [www.psychologicalscience.org](https://www.psychologicalscience.org). National Domestic Violence Hotline. (n.d.). *The Role of Support Networks in Recovery.* Retrieved from [www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org). For more information please check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostObliviousPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to submit your story or be a guest speaker, please submit a form here! If there are any topics that you think should be covered, please reach out to us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostObliviousPodcast.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlmostObliviousPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlmostObliviousPodcast⁠⁠