Episode 3: Life After Trauma Isn’t What You Think | Stories of Growth (video)

In this episode, Giuly shares her story of life after trauma — the challenges, the healing, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. Through honest reflection, she talks about rebuilding, finding her voice, and what growth can look like after surviving the unimaginable. A powerful reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it is possible.This episode is available in both video and audio formats on Spotify.Giuly would like to add - "When I became a mum, I knew I wanted to protect my boys and create a home where they could always return to, and feel loved and safe.Ever since they were small, my husband and I instilled in them the importance of right and wrong, that their bodies belong to them and from a young age, they learned to wash themselves. Private parts have the correct name and we give each other privacy in the bathroom and in our bedrooms. We speak to them not at them, treating them with dignity and respect but also admitting if we do anything wrong of if we fall short and lose our temper. At night, we say prayers and have a talk about our day and our children are able to open up about anything that has troubled them that day. Anything at all. We all leave any devices downstairs and also say our "highs and lows of the day".They also have trusted family and close friends they can turn to if talking to us ever gets difficult. They know that even if we ever feel sad or disappointed, that our love won't ever waver and that they'll always be safe and welcome even as adults. My husband and I are a team and he's such a blessing. My boys are my gift. Safeguarding has come a long way since I was a child and I'm pleased to see how much focus there is on training and understanding signs, in schools.There's always someone to talk to and amazing online platforms and resources. NSPCC but also national association for people abused in childhood (NAPAC). Looking out for neighbours and taking an interest in fellow humans can lead to meaningful conversations and people may feel able and compelled to open up. How wonderful would that be, to be busy with love so there's no room for sadness."- The book mentioned is "The Myth of Normal" by Gabor Mate." The 5 steps to take when a negative thought comes to mind and the understanding of our world until age 7 are in chapter 29.- The theories roots of the inner child trace back to psychologist Carl Jung. But there's various books written on the matter. This video is wonderful - https://youtu.be/uKHkq6S3kaU?si=D8MlrIIO3dyXFQyg