Benyi Johnson
Benyi Johnson
Episode 7: Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God
Episode 7: Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God
Episode 7: Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God
Friday 25th November 2022
Veteran Kimberly Clark discusses overcoming military sexual trauma and addiction, and becoming a peer advocate in 'Stairway to Redemption'.
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Get the buttons here!Kimberly Clark: Rising Above Military Trauma and Addiction
Once somebody has low self-esteem, it's easy to be manipulated because, at the end of the day, we're all human beings. And those are the people that I had to talk to.
Imagine enduring the horrors of military sexual trauma (MST) and then battling addiction. This is the reality Kimberly Clark faced. In this compelling episode of 'Stairway to Redemption', host Benyi Johnson sits down with Kimberly, a veteran, survivor, and author of 'Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God'. Kimberly shares her deeply personal story of surviving MST, falling into addiction, and ultimately emerging as a peer advocate. Her journey is a testament to resilience and the power of self-acceptance.
Kimberly opens up about the unique challenges she faced seeking mental health support as a person of color and stresses the importance of finding the right therapist. Her candid discussion also highlights her work in raising awareness about veteran suicide and the vital role of building self-esteem in recovery. Whether you're navigating your own recovery journey or supporting a loved one, Kimberly's story offers hope and inspiration. Tune in to hear how she transformed her pain into purpose.