**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode covers sensitive subject matter and is not suitable for all listeners. If this topic could be a trigger for you, listen to this episode with a friend, a sibling, a loved one or a parent so you can talk about any emotions that come up for you. The contents of this episode are not intended to replace therapy and should not be taken as such. If you need immediate help, please call the crisis hotline listed below in our resources.
In this week’s episode, I speak with Tianna Whitfield about her sexual assault and suicide attempts.
These are both heavy topics to cover in one episode, and Tianna has done a lot of work to get where she is today. Tianna radiates with self love as she shares her story with our listeners of how she was able to heal and find inner peace.
Listen in as we talk about:
- How her parents divorce led to her sexual assault
- Moving out at 14 and getting into abusive relationships
- How her three suicide attempts happened
- Why it’s so important to be vulnerable and ask for help
- The self help and self love tools she uses in her healing journey
Additional Resources:
- Read the Be Strong Be Wise Series by therapist and author Amy Carpenter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HCHN9YF?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_0&storeType=ebooks
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VQDYDB2?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_1&storeType=ebooks
- For other books on suicide, grief and loss, visit Susan’s website resource page: https://susanecasey.com/resources/
Youth Hotlines:
- The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization: https://www.rainn.org
- Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
- When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.
Additional resources:
Do you need help working something out? Do you want to talk to someone who understands, like another teen?
- USA Youth Resources:
- Text “TEEN” to 839863. Peer counselors are available from 6:00pm to 9:00pm PST
- CALL (310) 855-HOPE / (310) 855-4673 or (800) TLC-TEEN / (800) 852-8336 toll-free in the United States and Canada. Open from 6pm to 10pm PST every night
- USA: 1-800-273-8255
- USA Crisis Text:741-741
- Canada: 1-833-456-4566
- United Kingdom: 116 123
- Australia: 13 11 14
- International suicide hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
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