Ep 23 - It's time to end the stigma with relationship abuse!

On today’s episode I have Whytli Rogers co-founder of End the Stigma.

I am so happy to have a young person’s voice on the podcast to speak to other’s who might be listening who can relate to her and her experiences.

She speaks openly about her very first relationship as a 15-year-old in high school which was mentally and sexually abusive. She shares her experiences of how she was beaten down mentally and suffered from severe anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts. And after that relationship, she had to learn to love herself again, prioritize her mental health, and rise above the pain.

What she discovered when she decided to speak out about her experiences openly on social media is that she was contacted my other women from all age groups and walks of life saying how much her experience was like her own.

Whytli continues to try and end the stigma around mental and sexual abuse and anxiety and depression. She has her own podcast In The Wake with Whytli and she is a certified life coach.

The Top Ten Takeaways from today’s show

• Talking openly about what your anxiety or depression looks like is the biggest thing to help end the stigma.
• Try to advocate for your own mental health to help people help you the way you need.
• Keep in mind that people who don’t know what to do may make assumptions they know what is best for you.
• Get curious and ask yourself questions to help you respond to your needs when you are dealing with anxiety and depression.
• You are the only one who can do the inner work.
• When you are in a higher state or neutral state, try and plan ahead for what you need if you become triggered.
• If you process your trauma it can help you to function better with day-to-day life.
• Writing affirmations post trauma in a journal before bedtime can speak directly to your subconscious mind and help to calm you.

A few examples: I am safe, I survived, I am no longer in that relationship anymore, he cannot hurt me anymore, he has no power over me.

• Educate yourself by reading books, listening to podcasts like this one, looking within groups to learn all you can about abuse.
• Understand it’s ok to say no.

We openly share our trials, tears and triumphs in this conversation about the path to healing and realisation on the other side of an abusive relationship, and ultimately, the importance of learning to love yourself.

I hope that you enjoy this talk with this extraordinary young woman using her experience to help other’s not feel alone in what they are going through.

All the links to find Whytli Rogers are below.

I hope that this interview inspires you too, to RISE and SHINE!

Subscribe. Enjoy. Share. Sending love and light, Sandy J

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CAUTION: If you feel unsafe at any time please STOP LISTENING. You can come back anytime you are in a safe place to listen to the rest of the Podcast. YOUR SAFETY is the most important thing to consider.

If you are in immediate DANGER call the Police.

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NOTE OF ENCOURAGEMENT: If you are struggling with your metal health please reach out for support with some form of counselling, therapy, or coaching.  If you don’t know where to start to find a counsellor, a good place to start is to talk to your Doctor. There are also many online counselling supports now available. If the Support Person is not a good fit for you, try another and another, until you have one that is the right fit for you. And don't forget, I help women to heal and grow, and help them to meet their challenges head on, to move towards a life they love. 

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Until next time, stay well and stay safe.

Sending you love, light, peace and joy,

Sandy J