Caroline Strawson

The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast

Caroline Strawson

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Tuesday 13th May 2025

Rebecca Fraser shares her story of overcoming narcissistic abuse and childhood trauma in this compelling episode with Caroline Strawson.
69 minutes
Raw
Compassionate
Supportive
Honest
Healing

About this podcast

The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast
Author:
Caroline Strawson
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
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From Childhood Chaos to Healing: Rebecca Fraser's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Recognise how childhood experiences shape adult relationships.
  • Understand the role of somatic experiences in trauma recovery.
  • Explore therapeutic techniques for healing emotional scars.
  • Embrace self-compassion and nurture your inner child.
  • Acknowledge past pain without self-blame.
Rebecca's story is raw, messy, and unfinished because healing after deep betrayal is never clean or simple.
In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast, Caroline Strawson invites Rebecca Fraser to share her powerful journey through childhood turmoil and narcissistic relationships. Rebecca's story is far from tidy, revealing the complex layers of betrayal and emotional scars that have shaped her life.
As a child caught in the whirlwind of her parents' divorce, Rebecca found herself gravitating towards a group of friends who were equally troubled, leading her down a path filled with drugs and destructive behaviour. Rebecca opens up about how these early experiences led to a pattern of unhealthy relationships, particularly with narcissists. Caroline guides the conversation with empathy and insight, encouraging Rebecca to explore the roots of her struggles.
Together, they discuss the importance of recognising childhood wounds and understanding how they manifest in adult life. The episode highlights the significance of somatic experiences and how trauma can linger in the body, affecting one's sense of self-worth. Caroline offers practical advice on how to begin healing these deep-seated issues, focusing on nurturing the inner child and acknowledging past pain without blame.
Rebecca's raw honesty provides listeners with a relatable narrative that underscores the reality of healing—it's messy and requires patience and self-compassion. Caroline's approach combines various therapeutic techniques to help listeners move from a state of survival to one of growth. If you're seeking to understand how childhood experiences influence adult relationships or simply looking for solace in shared stories, this episode is an essential listen.
It offers hope that while the journey is challenging, healing is possible with dedication and support.
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