Trauma Survivor Reveals the One Thing That Healed Her... And Almost Destroyed Her
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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 1H 14M

Trauma Survivor Reveals the One Thing That Healed Her... And Almost Destroyed Her

from Authors By Us · host Jaylen Moore

Summary:In this heartfelt interview, Morgan Jackson shares her journey of surviving childhood trauma, writing her impactful book 'Survivor's Grief,' and her path to healing through poetry and storytelling. Discover insights on the seven stages of grief, the importance of hope, and how to find safe spaces for healing.What You’ll Learn:Seven stages of griefHealing through poetrySurvivor's journey and hopeTrauma and mental health awarenessTimestamps:00:00 Introduction00:59 The Mission Behind Survivor's Grief02:36 How Morgan Would Describe Herself Outside Of Her Book03:30 Why She Enjoys The Quieter Side Of Life04:47 The Journey From Silence To Sharing06:31 Is It Easier To Discuss Trauma With Others Opposed To Friends & Family08:57 What Allowed Morgan To Heal From Her Trauma10:20 Did She Believe Her Counselor12:13 When Did It Make Sense For Morgan To Write Survivors Grief13:38 Why Poetry Of All Things?14:57 The Power of Poetry16:52 Was There A Poem In Survivors Grief That Hit Morgan The Hardest18:30 Understanding the Seven Stages of Grief21:39 Which Stage Of Grief Hit Morgan The Hardest23:04 Which Stage Do People Not Spend Enough Time In?25:22 When To Read Survivors Grief27:24 Why Do People Going Through Trauma Feel Alone?29:18 Why Our Society Still Doesn't Spread Much Awareness On Trauma30:32 How Do We Spread Awareness On Trauma33:31 The Writing Process & Emotional Toll It Had On Morgan35:17 Did Morgan Have An Outlet While Writing Her Book37:02 Who Is The Specific Reader For This Book?37:27 Did Survivors Grief Teach Morgan Anything About Herself38:38 Morgan's Goals Moving Forward As An Author41:33 Did Morgan Affect Anyone's Life With Survivors Grief42:55 How Can Someone Close The Gap On Functioning vs Feeling Safe46:43 Morgan On Parenting Through Trauma51:04 One Takeaway From Survivors Grief52:03 What Helped Morgan To Break Out Of Her Shell53:52 Was Morgan Very Self-Conscious At Some Point55:02 Is Morgan's New Duology Implementing Things From Her Life57:00 When To Expect Her New Duology, Kinda58:03 Morgan's Goals Beyond Just Author Things58:59 What Would Old Morgan Think Of Today's Morgan59:47 Where You Can Find Morgan01:02:11 Closing ThoughtsAbout The Podcast:Authors By Us is a podcast focused on bridging the gap between readers and authors - going beyond the book to explore the real stories, experiences, and perspectives behind the pages.Each episode is designed to help you understand the author on a deeper level so by the end, it feels like you’ve just had a conversation with them yourself.Call To Action:If you enjoy conversations like this, make sure to subscribe for weekly episodes with authors sharing the real story behind their work.#authorinterview #authorpodcast #bookpodcast #writingpodcast #podcast #storytelling #behindthebook #authorsbyus #writerlife #authorlife #amwriting #booklovers #readersofyoutube #bookcommunity #writingcommunity #readers #writers #books #authorsofyoutube #podcastshowauthor interview podcast, book podcast for readers, storytelling podcast, behind the book podcast, author conversation podcast, writing podcast for authorsmeet the author podcast, how authors write books, author journey stories, writing process explained, books and authors discussion, reader and author connectiondeep dive author interview, podcast for book lovers, understanding authors, story behind the book, author insights podcast, writing and storytelling insights

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