You Are Not Alone: Healing After Divorce, Loss and PTSD with Welby O’Brien

When life leaves you wobbly, overwhelmed, or quietly falling apart, the way forward is not to “power through.” It’s to choose the next right step.** Counselor, author, trauma survivor, and LOVE OUR VETS founder Welby O'Brien shares the survival checklist that helped her move through divorce, grief, PTSD, illness, caregiver burnout, and a season so devastating she barely wanted to live.Welby O’Brien opens up about the unexpected divorce that left her raising a three-year-old alone, the loss of her father, the hard lessons of loving someone with PTSD, and the “perfect storm” that followed years later - mold toxicity, deep depression, anxiety, and complete exhaustion. From that raw place, she built practical tools for healing that now anchor her books, her support work, and her message of hope.You’ll discover:- Why healing starts with admitting “I need help” and taking one small first step- How Welby’s **survival checklist** became a lifeline for her and others- The 3-part self-care framework she uses for **emotional, spiritual, and physical care**- Why caregivers burn out when they forget the difference between love and self-erasure- How to look for hope without pretending everything is fineWelby also shares the simple daily practices that helped retrain her brain, calm fight-or-flight, and rebuild trust in life again: journaling wins, setting boundaries, turning down the noise, staying connected to supportive people, and choosing gratitude when feelings haven’t caught up yet. Her message is clear - you do not have to wait until you feel better to begin healing.If you’re navigating trauma, grief, caregiving, PTSD, or a season where faith feels fragile, this conversation offers real encouragement without clichés. It’s a reminder that surviving is not the end of the story - and that thriving can start today.Guest Credibility: Welby O'Brien is a counselor, author, trauma survivor, and founder of Love Our Vets, a PTSD family support network. Her work helps people facing loss, stress, and trauma find practical hope through faith, self-care, and community.Connect with Welby via https://welbyo.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/welby-o-brien-93191985/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@welbyobrien2578Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LoveOurVetsPtsdFamilySupport/Perfect for anyone who needs a compassionate reset, a grounded path forward, and a reminder that you are not alone.