Reframing is critical in healing from trauma. As I said in this interview, "If I'm going to live for decades more after my trauma, it's not useful to just think of how it destroyed me. It's not going to allow me to be successful in any aspect of my life. So I have to shift how I look at my experiences so that they don't hold me back."

Everything changed the moment I was able to start focusing on the gifts I've received from my trauma. Instead of focusing on all that I lost from my trauma, I focused on the strength, resiliency, and compassion I've gained, and it's not an overstatement to say that it transformed my life.

It's not useful for me to carry around the idea that my traumas only caused me pain and suffering. When I did, I was depressed, bulimic, promiscuous, and suicidal. But when I started focusing on what I've gained from my trauma, I was able to see a way out of my suffering.

I also said, "This is a very harsh world that we live in and none of us will escape its wrath. We...

You can also find this episode and other great episodes on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. The title of our episode is, "Episode 50: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth." 

I was so honored to be asked to contribute to the September 2021 issue of Authentic Insider Magazine! The title of my article is, "Breaking Free: The Power of Reframing." It can be found on pages 10-12: simplebooklet.com/authenticinsidermagazineseptember2021issue

Reframing is about changing your perspective. I was not able to stop cycling through my trauma and focusing on all that I had lost until I learned to change my perspective on my trauma.

If you would like to learn more about how I broke free from my trauma and how you can do the same, sign up to begin reading the Introduction and Chapter 1 of my book, Transformation After Trauma: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth, for free: serotinouslife.com/transformation-after-trauma-book

If you would like to read or listen to the full book, you can find the eBook, audiobook, and paperback on Amazon.

I had a wonderful conversation with Ange and Ashley on the Transform Your Life podcast. We discussed my book, the beauty in sharing the scary, how to reclaim control, and planning for a future that you design, among many other interesting topics. I am hopeful you will find value in listening to our conversation together.

You can also listen to this episode and other great episodes on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. The episode we did together is called, "Transformation After Trauma: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth with Special Guest Stephanie M. Hutchins."

Sign up to begin reading the Introduction and Chapter 1 of my book, Transformation After Trauma: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth, for free: serotinouslife.com/transformation-after-trauma-book

If you would like to read or listen to the full book, you can find the eBook, audiobook, and paperback on Amazon.