From prison to purpose - Elizabeth Mikotowicz (domestic violence, addiction, injustice)

Elizabeth Mikotowicz triumphed over trauma, domestic violence, mental health issues, traumatic brain injury and corrupt institutions.   In this episode of Linda's Corner, Elizabeth shares her journey from prison to purpose.  Elizabeth is an artist with an environmentally friendly clothing brand featured on Le Galleriste and found at the website https://www.legaleriste.com/en/Elizabeth.mikotowicz.Some of the highlights Elizabeth shares:Misdiagnosed as a youth and put on wrong medicationsSurviving severe domestic violence and explaining the mindset of abused women (why would you allow this to continue?)What is "trauma bonding"?How addiction and abandonment led to prisonFirsthand experience of corruption and inhumane treatment in women's prisonRape and sexual harassment in prison by inmates and prison staff - does PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) solve the problem? Life after prisonYou have to deal with the trauma before you can overcome addictionsTips to overcome addiction:  stay away from old friends that bring you down, find healthy distractions, eat healthy foodAvoid people, places, and things that are triggersAnd morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:🌿 https://hopeforhealingfoundation.orgDiscover free resources to help you build confidence, improve relationships, and find peace as you become the champion of your own story.