#346 Plane Crash Survivor: Carol E Miller#346 Plane Crash Survivor: Carol E Miller
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Carol E Miller discusses overcoming trauma and abuse through therapy and EMDR on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
2:09:29•1 Sept 2017
Carol E Miller's Path from Trauma to Triumph on Mental Illness Happy Hour
“The people who've been through trauma, they're the ones who know how to survive. They're the ones who know how to be resilient and how to keep going.”
Imagine surviving a plane crash at 16 and still having to face a mountain of personal demons. Carol E Miller, author of 'Every Moment of a Fall: Recovery Thru EMDR Therapy', shares her riveting story in this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'. Speaking candidly before a live audience in Oakland, Carol opens up about her tumultuous past filled with abusive relationships, addiction, and the harrowing experience of the crash.
But her story doesn't end in despair; it's one of incredible resilience and recovery. Through therapy and EMDR, she confronts the deep-seated pain from her predatory father, passive mother, and abusive step-father, unraveling years of self-abuse and shame. Carol's journey highlights the importance of finding a supportive community and the transformative power of facing one's past head-on. This episode offers a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with trauma, showing that healing is possible even in the darkest of times.
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