Releasing the Shame of Abuse: with Sarah Hanson

Andrea and Rebecca welcome poet Sarah Hanson to explore her journey through an abusive relationship, leaving, and truth telling as a tool to reduce shame. They discuss the power of storytelling, the nuances of relationships, and finding respite in the places that nurture our souls. Discover how her poetry offers a space for healing, understanding, and embracing imperfection.TOPICSThe role of honesty, storytelling, and emotional truth in healingUnderstanding grief’s origins and its impact on identity and relationshipsThe significance of nature, water, and stillness as sources of respiteKEYWORDSgrief, poetry, healing, honesty, self-compassion, trauma, relationships, mental health, storytelling, vulnerabilityRESOURCESConjuring the Hurricane | Sarah Hanson Book | Memoir-in-VerseCONNECT with Sarah Hanson:Instagram | Website