Childhood Trauma, Domestic Abuse & Healing Through Poetry | Chloe’s Powerful Survivor Story (S02E03)

In this episode of The Therapist Poetry Podcast, Chloe — a dedicated counsellor from Birmingham — opens up about her personal journey through childhood abuse and domestic violence. With courage and honesty, she shares how repressed memories slowly resurfaced and how those early experiences shaped years of toxic relationships, emotional struggle, and identity loss. ➡️ Through powerful conversation and a moving spoken word poem, Chloe invites us into her healing journey — from feeling silenced and misunderstood to finding her voice through therapy and self-discovery. She reflects on the importance of attachment theory, the impact of trauma on young women, and why speaking out is a radical act of self-liberation. If you've experienced abuse, know someone who has, or work in mental health, this conversation will stay with you. Chloe’s message is clear: healing is possible, and you are not defined by what happened to you. Stay with us until the end — her poem is a raw, emotional piece that captures the pain, strength, and transformation behind her story. 🔗 Want to go deeper on your healing journey? Visit our website to explore the services we offer, including personalized therapy sessions designed to help you navigate emotional challenges, improve your mental health, and become the person you were always born to be. https://authentrickcounselling.co.uk/ 💬 What part of Chloe’s story resonated with you the most? Tell us in the comments below — your voice matters here. If you believe in the power of storytelling to heal, connect, and inspire — don’t forget to subscribe to The Therapist Poetry Podcast. ✅    / @authentrickcounselling   Hit the notification bell so you're the first to know when a new episode drops. Your next moment of reflection, connection, or comfort could be just one poem away. --------------- 🎥 Related Videos: Overcoming Fear & Embracing Growth -    • Overcoming Fear & Embracing Uncertainty | ...   The Refugee | Mental health matters -    • The Refugee | A Poem on Identity, Exclusio...   --------------- 📚 Resources & Links: AuthentRick Counselling: https://www.authentrickcounselling.co... Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org... --------------- Welcome to the official YouTube channel of The Therapist Poetry Podcast — a unique space where mental health and creativity meet, and where stories are told not just through conversation, but through the powerful language of poetry. Hosted by therapist Ricky Western, this channel brings together mental health professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to share their truths through spoken word, original poems, music, and heartfelt discussions. Each episode invites a different guest — often a fellow therapist — to explore personal topics that are rarely talked about openly: anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, OCD, grief, trauma, abuse, addiction, religious shame, loss of identity, and more. ➡️ What makes this podcast truly special is its raw honesty and creative approach. Here, vulnerability is not only welcomed — it’s honored. Whether it's a therapist reflecting on childhood abuse through verse, a refugee reclaiming their sense of identity with poetry, or someone sharing a song written in the depths of mania, each story is a reminder that healing takes many forms — and all of them deserve to be seen and heard. Many of our guests are therapists themselves, offering not only personal insight but professional wisdom to support and inspire those walking similar paths. ➡️ This is more than a podcast. It’s a growing community that believes in the power of storytelling to break stigma, foster connection, and encourage healing — one poem, one song, one voice at a time. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsure where to turn, we hope you’ll find a piece of yourself in these stories — and perhaps, the strength to share your own. Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss a new episode — your next moment of healing might be just one poem away. --------------- 📲 Follow The Therapist Poetry Podcast on social media! Instagram ▶️   / the_therapist_poetry_podcast   Linkedin ▶️   / ricky-western-b54057293   Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... --------------- #TheTherapistPoetryPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #DomesticAbuseSurvivor #ChildhoodTrauma #SpokenWordHealing #PoetryAndTherapy #EndTheStigma #TraumaRecovery #EmotionalHealing #CounsellingMatters #AttachmentTheory #HealingJourney #AuthenticConversations #SurvivorVoices #RealStoriesRealPeople