In today’s episode Sarah chats with Brave Step founder, sexual abuse survivor and advocate, Crystal Emerick. Be sure to watch the whole episode because she gets a surprise from one of her heroes at the end!
If you are thinking Brave Step sounds familiar, it's because during episode four of The Brave Love Show Catherine Bane (https://www.bravelove.tv/learning-to-transform-surviving-into-thriving-with-catherine-bane-episode-4/), an Army veteran and sexual assault survivor shared with us that Brave Step was crucial in helping her heal and find peace after trauma.
In this episode Sarah and Crystal play a game which requires singing Christmas songs, PLUS they chat about...
- How Crystal went from being sexually abused to healing, to sharing her story then starting an organization to help others heal
- Why going through the pain is the only way to heal
- Why we don't ever get to a "perfectly healed" point, but it's a lifelong process
- Many references to Brené Brown
- Books and resources for healing from sexual trauma
We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website:
https://bravelove.tv/laura-davis-co-author-of-the-courage-to-heal-surprises-brave-step-founder-crystal-emerick-episode-10