When the War Comes Home: PTSD, Narcissistic Abuse & Awakening | Ginger Lawler

What happens when the war doesn’t end on the battlefield—but inside your own home? In this powerful conversation, Ginger shares the hidden cost of war and the devastating impact of secondary PTSD. After her ex-husband was wounded in Afghanistan, the trauma followed her home—bringing emotional isolation, years of living with narcissistic abuse, and the unraveling of her identity. What began as unbearable pain became a soul-deep reckoning—an awakening that shattered illusions and ignited a journey of truth, healing, and spiritual rebirth. This is not just a story of survival. It’s a raw look at what it means to face invisible battles—and to rise from them with clarity, courage, and soul. All healing uncovers the truth of who we are and raises our vibration/frequency to bring ourselves fully into ourselves (embodiment). This in turn allows us to use our gifts to guide others. It shows us the way to Heaven on Earth. _____ Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of guests and do not necessarily reflect views and positions of Awakening Soul Divinity Podcast. Ginger M. Lawler is a trauma-informed author, survivor advocate, and truth-teller who speaks openly about her lived experience with emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, and narcissistic relationships. After surviving a high-profile military marriage that ended in violence, infidelity, and manipulation, she rebuilt her life piece by piece—documenting the truth through poetry, memoirs, and survivor-centered media. Her viral social content calls out the subtle, psychological tactics abusers use while empowering other survivors to reclaim their voices. For links to connect with today's guest - see below: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Ginger’s Books on Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awakening Soul Divinity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE E-BOOK on Anxiety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awakening Soul Divinity Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices