The Night Everything Changed: Trauma, Loss & Learning to Survive

What happens when everything changes in a single moment?In this episode of Living in the Aftermath, Lyndsey sits down with Chell Bane, host of Beyond the Monsters, to share a story rooted in childhood trauma, abuse, grief, addiction, and survival.From experiencing abuse at a young age…to navigating years of emotional trauma and survival mode…to losing her husband in a sudden, devastating moment…This conversation explores what trauma really looks like—not just in the moment, but in the aftermath.Because survival doesn’t mean you’re okay.And healing isn’t always linear.This episode dives into:• Childhood trauma and long-term effects• Domestic violence and emotional abuse• Grief, sudden loss, and widowhood• Addiction and coping mechanisms• Trauma responses and survival behaviors• Rebuilding life after loss and trauma• Finding purpose after painIf you’ve ever wondered how someone keeps going after everything falls apart—this conversation is for you.🙏 SPECIAL THANK YOUA special thank you to the Beyond the Monsters team for welcoming us into your space and allowing us to record this episode on your set. Your support, collaboration, and commitment to sharing real, meaningful stories made this conversation possible.⚠️ DISCLAIMERThis episode contains discussions of domestic violence, abuse, trauma, addiction, grief, and suicide. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The experiences shared are personal accounts and are not intended to determine guilt, innocence, or legal conclusions. This conversation is a depiction of lived experiences only.This content is not therapy, medical advice, or legal advice.If you are struggling, please seek support from a licensed professional.🆘 RESOURCES & SUPPORTIf you or someone you know needs help:National Domestic Violence Hotline📞 1-800-799-7233💬 Text START to 88788🌐 https://www.thehotline.org988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline📞 Call or text 988Crisis Text Line💬 Text HOME to 741741RAINN (Sexual Assault Support)📞 1-800-656-HOPE🌐 https://www.rainn.orgSAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Use & Mental Health)📞 1-800-662-HELPThe Refuge Utah📞 (385) 472-4088🌐 https://therefugeutah.orgYou are not alone. There is support available.🎙️ CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST – CHELL BANE🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondtheMonsters🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-monsters/id1778966880🎧 Spotify: (available via Linktree)If this episode impacted you, consider sharing it with someone who may need it.Because when we talk about trauma, abuse, and survival openly, we make it easier for someone else to feel seen.