EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 0 MIN
“It’s not my baby’s fault. But when her hand touched my neck, I panicked" Denise- Teaser
from The Cocoon: A Safe Place for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Trauma
"It’s not my baby’s fault. But when her hand touched my neck, I panicked — like I wasn’t even in my body anymore.”In this month's upcoming episode, Denise speaks the truth so many survivors hold in silence — what happens when sexual trauma doesn’t stay in the past, but shows up in the most intimate, everyday moments of parenting.Breastfeeding. Birth. Even a hug from your child.When your nervous system still holds the memory, motherhood hits differently. In Part 2, we dive into:— Birth trauma & why it’s often worse for survivors— The shame of not being the “perfect mother”— Breastfeeding, body boundaries & the guilt no one talks about— How healing your neuroception can shift your whole life— Why talk therapy alone wasn’t enough for her— And the one thing she wishes every OB/midwife knewThis episode is raw, real, and deeply validating.You are not alone. And you are not broken. Available soon on all streaming services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"It’s not my baby’s fault. But when her hand touched my neck, I panicked — like I wasn’t even in my body anymore.”In this month's upcoming episode, Denise speaks the truth so many survivors hold in silence — what happens when sexual trauma doesn’t stay in the past, but shows up in the most intimate, everyday moments of parenting.Breastfeeding. Birth. Even a hug from your child.When your nervous system still holds the memory, motherhood hits differently. In Part 2, we dive into:— Birth trauma & why it’s often worse for survivors— The shame of not being the “perfect mother”— Breastfeeding, body boundaries & the guilt no one talks about— How healing your neuroception can shift your whole life— Why talk therapy alone wasn’t enough for her— And the one thing she wishes every OB/midwife knewThis episode is raw, real, and deeply validating.You are not alone. And you are not broken. Available soon on all streaming services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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