107. Stories of Hope with Kerrie Atherton

Trigger warning: Addiction, Childhood Abuse, Trauma, Suicide

 

Welcome to Episode 107 – Stories of Hope with Kerrie Atherton

 

Losing hope can have us feeling like we’ve got nothing left to give the world. We can feel as though we’re broken, unwanted, unlovable and unworthy of being alive. Our lives can spiral out of control; impacting our mental health, relationships, careers and more. 

 

But amidst the chaos, it’s important to know that we can regain our hope. Life has a way of presenting lightbulb moments that can guide is in new directions. And this week’s episode offers that through Stories of Hope. 

 

Kerrie Atherton is the Founder of Stories of Hope Australia/Worldwide, and Empower Life Solutions. She is also an author and Trauma and Addictions Recovery Counsellor – providing much needed support for those struggling and without hope. Kerrie bravely shares her story of childhood trauma, mental health, suicide and addiction with the hope that it inspires you to face your fears and reach out for support if you need it.  

 

In this episode, Kerrie shares:

• Her experiences of childhood trauma
• The emotional, spiritual and physical impacts of trauma
• Her relationship with alcohol
• Attending Alcoholics Anonymous at 16 years of age
• Her experience of suicide at 18 years of age
• How Alcoholics Anonymous saved her
• The impact of trauma on her relationships 
• How she broke the pattern of abuse and started healing
• How 'Stories of Hope' came about
• Why she started her clinic and the therapy she now does

Key Quotes: 

"For a recovering alcoholic or addict life is like an unsolved jigsaw puzzle. One that you cannot put the pieces back together again. But you can make a new puzzle.”

 

"For many people that feel like they're so hopeless that they want to end their life, they don't actually want to die, they just don't know how to live anymore.”

 

“My dad taught me to fear everything, so I was born into fear."

 

Connect with Kerrie:

Website: www.storiesofhope.com.auWebsite: www.empowerlifesolutions.com.au

 

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon