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Welcome to The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast. We are a community of recovering people who have overcome the odds and made monumental life changes. We don't shy away from the nitty gritty - we like to laugh give inspiration and remind you there is hope. Come join us no matter where you are on your recovery journey. Together, we have the courage to change! Subscribe and join our podcast community to hear amazing stories of courage and transformation!
242. The Cost of Silence: One Woman’s Fight to Break the Cycle of Abuse
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
46 minutes
8 months ago
242. The Cost of Silence: One Woman’s Fight to Break the Cycle of Abuse
In this powerful episode, Alreen Haeggquist shares her journey of resilience, from surviving childhood abuse in a deeply patriarchal household to becoming a fierce advocate for justice. After decades of silence, Alreen made the brave decision in 2023 to publicly speak out about her experiences—challenging cultural stigmas, confronting family denial, and ultimately transforming her pain into purpose. Now a successful attorney, she dedicates her career to representing survivors of workplace harassment and abuse.
Topics We Cover:
✅ The long-term impact of childhood abuse and silence
✅ How trauma can resurface later in life—even when you think you’ve moved on
✅ The reality of confronting family denial and cultural pressures
✅ The hidden power dynamics of workplace abuse and how perpetrators defend themselves
✅ Essential legal rights women should know before entering the workplace
✅ Why speaking out is both terrifying and liberating
✅ How to recognize red flags in work environments that enable harassment
If you’ve ever struggled with past trauma, wrestled with family expectations, or wanted to understand how abuse manifests in professional settings, this conversation is for you.
🔗 Resources & Contact:
Alreen's website: www.alreen.com
Her book: Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma – Available wherever books are sold.
"Triggers are like echoes from the past—you have to learn to recognize and control them." - Alreen Haeggquist
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
Welcome to The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast. We are a community of recovering people who have overcome the odds and made monumental life changes. We don't shy away from the nitty gritty - we like to laugh give inspiration and remind you there is hope. Come join us no matter where you are on your recovery journey. Together, we have the courage to change! Subscribe and join our podcast community to hear amazing stories of courage and transformation!