Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
246: Surviving a Deadly Train Derailment: The Story of Geralyn Ritter's Resilience and Recovery
246: Surviving a Deadly Train Derailment: The Story of Geralyn Ritter's Resilience and Recovery
246: Surviving a Deadly Train Derailment: The Story of Geralyn Ritter's Resilience and Recovery
Monday 14th August 2023
Hear Geralyn Ritter's inspiring journey of resilience after a deadly train derailment, her recovery challenges, and her path to healing.
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Episode Overview
- Geralyn Ritter's survival and recovery from a train derailment.
- Challenges with opioid pain management.
- Importance of psychological healing after trauma.
- Role of support networks in recovery.
- Embracing time and patience in the healing process.
Give yourself the time, the space to try new things, to experiment. Accepting that healing takes time. And if you can do that, I think that's where the optimism lives.
In this compelling episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind welcomes Geralyn Ritter, a remarkable survivor of a deadly train derailment that occurred in 2015. Geralyn, who is also an Executive Vice President at Organon & Company, shares her profound journey of survival, resilience, and recovery. The train accident claimed the lives of eight people, and Geralyn was among the most critically injured survivors.
Her story is not only about physical healing but also about the psychological fortitude required to overcome such a traumatic experience. Geralyn talks candidly about the immense challenges she faced, including managing potent opioid medications and the difficult process of weaning off them. She highlights the psychological aspects of trauma that she initially dismissed but later realized were crucial to her recovery.
Her memoir, 'Bone by Bone,' serves as a testament to her journey and aims to help other trauma survivors reclaim their lives. Throughout the episode, Geralyn underscores the importance of time in the healing process, advising those struggling with trauma to be patient with themselves and their journey. She acknowledges the vital role of her support network in her recovery, yet notes the solitary nature of truly understanding one's own trauma.
Geralyn's story is a powerful reminder of human resilience and the courage to heal. Her experience sheds light on the broader opioid crisis and the struggles many face with pain management. As a public speaker and author, she continues to share her story to inspire and support others facing similar challenges.
Listeners are encouraged to visit Geralyn's website for more resources and to read her memoir, 'Bone by Bone.' This episode is a poignant exploration of resilience and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.