Finding Your Power After Sexual Trauma w/Renee Simpson

Renee Marie Simpson is a busy solo mom who advocates for sexual assualt awareness in Australia. But that's just the beginning. She runs group/support programs and is really passionate about supporting, young women. Along with her friend, Renee used her gap year to take a sailing trip across the ocean. During the trip they experienced a category 5 cyclone, mechanical failures and a host of other issues.The onslaught of Murphy's law made Renee stop to take stock of her life. No longer in an alcohol induced haze, she remembered being raped by her friend's boyfriend. She was encouraged not to report the crime because she spoke to the wrong person. At the time Australia also had laws on the books that fined rape victims up to $10,000 for speaking about being raped. Thankfully the #metoo Movement inspired change with initiatives such as #LettHerSpeak.Still Renee was holding or masking so much trauma. I've learned that those monsters we keep stuffing under our beds will one day not have enough room and will come bursting out. She finally acknowledged all the sexual trauma she had experience from the age of six years old. What to do if you're suffering in silence after sexual abuse (16:16). Some helpful discussion on healing yourself follows.Grab a copy of Renee's book detailing her experiences: I Want To Go Home: Reclaiming power after sexual. "This book is all about acknowledging the trauma, we hold in our bones." ~ Renee Marie SimpsonConnect with Renee on her website. On social: @reneemariesimpsonauthorRecommended Reading: The Body Keeps the ScoreCheck out  SoloMoms! Talk blogWatch SoloMoms! Talk TV on YouTubeConnect with other Moms: RSVP for our next meet upLearn to set goals that will improve your life: Join the waitlistThis podcast was recorded with Riverside.fmPodcast artwork created with CanvaThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Mentioned in this episode:Don't Parent in SilenceHello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.Speaker 1: 0:41I want to help you to make the effort to tackle unresolved trauma and change your perspective so you can live the life you deserve. I offer complimentary consultation where we can discuss how to move forward, create a plan to help you heal and empower you. You can schedule a consultation by emailing me at... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit francisj.substack.com