Thu Jul 17 2025

“This is my story. I get to decide who has the privilege of hearing it.” —Step 5, TS-12 Anon In today’s episode of Relational Trauma SOS, we explore what it means to reclaim authorship over our stories—especially after experiencing another’s abuse, addiction, adultery, or abandonment (what we call 4-A behavior). For many survivors, sharing our experience can be layered with fear, shame, confusion, or heartbreak. We may have been blamed, dismissed, or asked painful questions like “Why didn’t you leave?” We may still be searching for the language to name what happened. And we’ve learned that not every space—or person—is safe. This episode gently walks listeners through: Why trauma can make storytelling difficult How owning our story is an act of empowerment The healing impact of being compassionately witnessed How to set boundaries when deciding who gets to hear our story A beautiful meditation using the metaphor of a sacred book Whether you’re ready to share, still findi...