Tonje and Robyn explores traumadumping, self regulation and wonder if either of them feels safe.

Join us as we explore the profound impact of feeling safe within the family dynamic. Tonje's journey unveils the ripple effect of her emotional regulation struggles on her daughter and herself. Delve into the depths of their experiences and discover actionable strategies to cultivate a sense of safety and empowerment. After the episode you can hear the song Original Sin from Tonjes newly released album with Unicorn. Learn more and listen Unicorn here: www.unicorn.no

Am I safe?

Tonje shares with Robyn, her child, that she was sexually abused. They also discuss gender identity and how Robyn felt as a younger child.

Hurt people, hurt people.When we are in a position to heal, can we break the cycle of intergenerational trauma?&nbsp;Can you avoid hurting others when you have not started your own healing journey? If we talk to the people closest to us, maybe we can turn the cycle into a spiral.&nbsp;Unavoidably some of our trauma will bleed onto others, but by sharing how they are not to blame maybe their own healing can start, preventing a new cycle of pain and confusion.

How I told my daughter I was sexually abused as a child

Tonje talks about and to survivors, experts, therapists, her child and pedophiles in order to create better strategies to lower the staggering numbers of sexual abuse. and childhood trauma

Tonje, a compassionate voice on a mission, engages in transformative conversations with survivors, experts, therapists, her own child, and even those who have caused harm – all with the aim of crafting better strategies to reduce the alarming rates of sexual abuse and childhood trauma.How do you navigate the delicate terrain of discussing trauma?Tonje, a survivor of childhood abuse, embarks on a healing journey, contemplating whether the cycle of intergenerational trauma can morph into a spiral. As she discovers her own emotional immaturity, she explores the concept of "traumaing" – reacting to triggers and feeling unsafe. But the big question lingers: How does this impact those around her? Can shedding light on the healing process help the children of traumatized parents endure their own struggles? Perhaps, by addressing trauma early, we can even prevent its occurrence through discussions in schools.Hurt People, Hurt People.When we find ourselves on the path to healing, is it possible to break free from the shackles of intergenerational trauma? Tonje ponders the notion of avoiding causing harm to others when one's own healing journey has not yet commenced. Could open conversations with our closest relationships transform the cycle into a spiral? Acknowledging that some of our trauma inevitably affects those around us, Tonje emphasizes the importance of sharing the message that they are not to blame. This act of understanding might just be the catalyst needed to initiate their healing, potentially preventing a prolonged cycle of pain and confusion.Join Tonje in the empowering journey of "Breaking Chains, Building Spirals," where conversations become catalysts for healing, understanding, and breaking free from the binds of intergenerational trauma. Please send your questions or comments to spirals@unicornvoice.com

Share

Spirals

Tonje talks about and to survivors, experts, therapists, her child and pedophiles in order to create better strategies to lower the staggering numbers of sexual abuse. and childhood trauma

Latest episode

2. Am I safe?

More episodes

View all episodes

1. How I told my daughter I was sexually abused as a child