#599 Best Of - Pedophile Ring Survivor - Anneke Lucas#599 Best Of - Pedophile Ring Survivor - Anneke Lucas
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Anneke Lucas shares her journey from surviving a pedophile ring to teaching yoga and spreading empathy.
2:19:34•8 Jul 2022
Anneke Lucas: Overcoming Trauma and Spreading Empathy Through Yoga
“I feel that I am aligning, trying to align myself more with love, and that that's the right thing to do.”
What does it take to transform unimaginable trauma into a mission of empathy and healing? In this deeply moving episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Anneke Lucas, a survivor of a pedophile ring in Belgium. Anneke's story is not just about enduring the horrors of her past but about how she has channeled her experiences into teaching yoga in prisons, particularly to fellow survivors of sex trafficking.
Despite battling PTSD, Anneke's journey is one of finding purpose and spreading compassion. She opens up about the ways her emotional reality shapes her daily life and how aligning herself with love has been a guiding force. Writing has been a crucial outlet for her, helping to release the guilt and shame tied to her past. This episode delves into the importance of sharing personal stories and seeking healing in unexpected places.
Anneke's resilience and dedication to helping others are truly inspiring, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking hope and understanding in their own struggles.
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