After my daughter’s death I began to truly feel my age sink in. I gained weight, had trauma induced menopause, and body dysmorphia. I struggled and not only lost my daughter, but lost many people I cared for in life. Nothing was the same and trying to find a way to heal myself is an ongoing journey.
Key Takeaways:
[2:14] Feeling old after Molly’s death
[4:04] Losing everything, not just Molly and gaining weight
[6:27] Trauma induced menopause and body dysmorphia
[10:04] Having a physical response to death
[15:28] Using exercise to connect with the people I’ve dated
[17:50] Raising my kids to be athletic
[18:38] Hating my body growing up
[22:17] How cognitive behavioral therapy can help
[23:37] Finding a positive aspect to associate with my identity
[24:25] Sexual assault victims have the responsibility to not make others uncomfortable
[26:50] Being told to keep secrets
[28:02] Being disconnected to my body
[29:47] Other peoples crushing expectations
[33:27] Looking at how somatic healing can help my life
[35:31] Finding ways that make you happy as a whole
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