The 4 Fs of trauma responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn
The 4 Fs of trauma responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn

Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Let's Talk

Patricia L. explains the four trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—through personal stories and expert insights.

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17:18•2 Jul 2023

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Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Let's Talk

Patricia L.

During my ongoing journey of recovery I have met more and more people who have been sexually abused in one way or another. Statistics say that 1 woman out of 5 has experience some type of sexual assault and 1 out of 3 between the ages of 11 & 17. Statistics also show that 1 out of 4 men experience some type of sexual abuse in their lifetime and the same ratio as women for young men between the ages of 11 & 17. We all can find statistics in various places, and these can also be different; but you know what? We are not a number, we are human beings who know that we are part of these groups of people who are the making of the stats. We are humans, we are men and women who want to belong to something else other than statistics. We are individuals who need to not feel lonely, alone, ashamed, fearful, abandoned and forgotten. This podcast is for you, for my fellow humans who feel the deepest feelings that sexual abuse has brought to our lives. You are not alone and although I can't promise that you will feel better after listening to this podcast, I feel enormous hope that you will find in these stories some comfort in knowing that you are never alone and that better times are to come. email: powerinsurviving@gmail.com

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Navigating Trauma Responses: Insights from Patricia L.

Episode Overview

Exploring the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses to trauma
Insights from personal experiences of confronting abusers and coping with trauma triggers
Empowering survivors to recognise and comprehend their trauma responses
Embracing self-compassion as a pivotal aspect of the recovery journey
Encouraging a deeper understanding of trauma to facilitate a smoother path to healing

“I really believe the more we learn about our trauma, the easier our recovery will be and the faster we will get to a better place in our lives.”

Ever wondered why you react a certain way to stress or trauma? In this episode, Patricia L. breaks down the four common trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Drawing from her own journey of recovery from sexual abuse, Patricia provides a heartfelt and relatable exploration of these instinctive reactions. She discusses how these responses manifest in daily life and what survivors can do to understand and manage them better.

With a mix of personal anecdotes and expert insights, Patricia offers a compassionate guide to recognizing these patterns in yourself or loved ones. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand their own trauma responses and take steps toward healing.

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