Ep.1 Surviving the Darkness: A Hero's Journey Through Trauma and Suicide
Release Date: 05/01/2025
Break That Cycle
In this powerful episode of Break That Cycle, Christy shares her deeply personal journey from trauma to triumph. A survivor of sexual assault and spousal rape, Christy opens up about the darkness she faced, her battle with alcohol, and the strength it took to fight her way forward. Today, she’s a licensed mental health counselor and founder of V.O.I.C.E.S Against Sexual Assault, a nonprofit helping survivors heal through a structured, compassionate 10-week program. This episode is a raw, honest, and inspiring look at what it means not just to survive—but to rise and lead others out of the...
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In the debut episode of Break That Cycle, we sit down with Heath—a man whose story is as raw as it is redemptive. After surviving childhood sexual abuse, years of trauma in the military and law enforcement, and multiple suicide attempts—including a misfired gun that should’ve ended it all—Heath made a choice: to live, and to lead others away from the edge. This conversation dives into the silent struggles that so many carry, the signs we often miss, and what it truly takes to keep going when life feels unbearable. Heath now dedicates his life to being a lifeline for others battling...
info_outlineBreak That Cycle
info_outlineIn the debut episode of Break That Cycle, we sit down with Heath—a man whose story is as raw as it is redemptive. After surviving childhood sexual abuse, years of trauma in the military and law enforcement, and multiple suicide attempts—including a misfired gun that should’ve ended it all—Heath made a choice: to live, and to lead others away from the edge.
This conversation dives into the silent struggles that so many carry, the signs we often miss, and what it truly takes to keep going when life feels unbearable. Heath now dedicates his life to being a lifeline for others battling darkness, proving that purpose can be found on the other side of pain.
This is more than a story—it’s a message of survival, truth, and transformation.
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