A Soft Place to Fall; with Guest Agnes Chen OC 10A Soft Place to Fall; with Guest Agnes Chen OC 10
Ordinary Courage with Vanisha Breault
Agnes Chen shares her journey from a traumatic childhood to becoming a nurse who helps others heal.
50:12•23 Sept 2020
Finding Strength: Agnes Chen's Path from Trauma to Healing
“And if you look through, most of the people who had them themselves had adversity in their childhood.”
Ever wondered how someone can turn their personal pain into a beacon of hope for others? In this episode of 'Ordinary Courage', host Vanisha Breault chats with Agnes Chen, a registered nurse with a profound story. Growing up in a home marked by addiction and trauma, Agnes faced challenges that could have easily derailed her life. Instead, she channeled her experiences into a journey of healing and resilience.
Agnes shares how her tumultuous childhood impacted her mental health and shaped her career in the public service sector, where she now works to enhance the well-being of those grappling with mental illness, addiction, and poverty. The conversation dives into the importance of creating empathetic and trauma-informed communities. Agnes, an active member of the Trauma Informed Care Collective, emphasizes the need for understanding and compassion towards those dealing with similar struggles.
Her grassroots initiative, Starling Community, aims to foster an empathetic understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Calgary. If you're looking for a story that highlights the power of empathy and the strength found in vulnerability, this episode is a must-listen.
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