Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Native American Ellen Blackcloud
Native American Ellen Blackcloud
Native American Ellen Blackcloud
Friday 3rd January 2020
Ellen Blackcloud discusses her journey through trauma, discrimination, and healing on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'. Listen to her powerful story.
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Get the buttons here!Ellen Blackcloud: Healing from Trauma and Discrimination on Mental Illness Happy Hour
I'm proud of my people, my traditions, my side, but I always feel like it's kind of pushed down, and so I'm kind of angry at her for that.
Imagine growing up in a world where you're caught between two cultures and haunted by personal trauma. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin speaks with Ellen Blackcloud (a pseudonym) about her harrowing experiences on a Native American reservation. Ellen's story is one of pain, resilience, and the complex journey toward healing. She opens up about the discrimination she faced, the poverty that shadowed her childhood, and the heart-wrenching sexual abuse she endured from her father.
Trapped in her own bedroom to avoid him, Ellen's early life was marked by fear and isolation. But her path to sobriety became a turning point, sparking a profound journey of healing and forgiveness. Ellen also sheds light on the broader struggles of Native American communities, discussing the generational trauma inflicted by government mistreatment and the persistent issues of abuse, addiction, and violence on reservations today.
Her narrative is not just a personal account but a call for understanding and reconciliation. By sharing her story, Ellen hopes to inspire others who have faced similar hardships, highlighting the importance of empathy and the power of storytelling in the healing process. This episode is a compelling listen for anyone interested in the deep-seated issues affecting Native American communities and the incredible strength it takes to overcome such adversities.